Biodegradable Funeral Urns

Inspiration for Biodegradable Funeral Urns

Biodegradable funeral urns are made from natural materials and have become an increasingly popular choice for families, especially for natural burials and eco-friendly funerals. The urns are specially created to decompose over time, minimising the environmental impact of cremation.

Selecting an urn is a very personal choice. There are some beautiful, eco-friendly urns. Here are a few ideas to help you make a choice that feels right for you and those you love.

Woven Willow Urns

Biodegradable willow urns are handwoven using natural plant materials such as willow, rattan, seagrass, or bamboo. Willow urns have a rustic appearance and can come in different shapes and sizes. For further inspiration for willow urns, please go to Wicker & Willow Funeral Urns.

Biodegradable Paper and Cardboard Urns

Paper urns, like the bright acorn urns below, are created from moulded, recycled kraft paper. Cardboard urns are made from 100% recycled cardboard and can be either wood-effect designs or customised with different colours and finishes. They all decompose naturally, returning the ashes to the earth.

Wool Felt Urns

Wool felt urns are created from locally sourced, biodegradable sheep’s wool. There are some beautiful designs in a range of shapes and colours. For further information about wool felt urns, please go to our Wool Felt Urns inspiration page.

Water-based Urns

Biodegradable water-based urns can be placed in water, where they float for a while before dissolving. There are many unique and unusual designs including shell and turtle-shaped. Religious urns, like the Hindu Om Water Urn below, are also created to dissolve completely in water.

Tree-planting Urns

Tree-planting urns contain cremation ashes and a seed, allowing the ashes to help nourish and grow a tree or plant. Once buried, the urn decomposes and the tree can grow, creating a eco-friendly living memorial.

The Benefits of Biodegradable Funeral Urns

Biodegradable funeral urns are created from eco-friendly materials and so they reduce pollution and waste. The urns degrade more quickly, enabling the ashes to be returned to the earth in a shorter amount of time.

Find Further Information About Choosing a Biodegradable Urn

To find out more about choosing an urn, please go to Information page about Choosing a Coffin, Urn or Shroud.

For information about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

Find Suppliers of Biodegradable Funeral Urns

To find suppliers of biodegradable funeral urns, please go to Coffins, Urns and Ashes.