Unique Funeral Urns

Inspiration for Unique Funeral Urns

Unique funeral urns, created from clay, willow, cardboard, wool-felt or wood, come in all colours, shapes and sizes. A bespoke urn can be handcrafted that captures and reflects the interests, passions or personality of a loved one. Here are a few ideas to help you make a choice that feels right for you.

Clay or Ceramic Funeral Urns

Ceramic urns can be uniquely crafted with designs, words, patterns, and glazes. Most ceramicists will work with families to create an urn that reflects the character or passions of their loved one.

For further information and inspiration, please go to the Inspiration page for Ceramic Funeral Urns.

Wool Felt Funeral Urns

Wool felt urns are made from wool fibres that are felted together, creating a soft, tactile material. They come in a range of designs, from traditional, to more unique, bold and bright. Most artisans will work with you to create a design that reflects your loved one’s interests or character, or their favourite colour or season.

For further ideas and information, please go to the Inspiration page for Wool Felt Funeral urns.

Willow Funeral Urns

Willow urns, made from natural, sustainable materials, can be created to meet individual wishes and requirements. Many willow weavers will encourage families to help them in the weaving process, which can be therapeutic and can help them to create something truly unique.

For further ideas and information, please go to the Inspiration page for Wicker & Willow Funeral Urns.

Wooden Funeral Urns

Wooden urns can be made from different types of wood such as oak, maple, mahogany, cherry, and walnut, each offering a slightly different look. For the eco-conscious, they can be created from responsibly sourced wood and sealed with eco-friendly hard wax oil or waterborne lacquer. Wooden urns can be engraved with a name or personal message, or can have a simple plaque attached.

Cardboard or Kraft Paper Funeral Urns

Made from recyclable and biodegradable materials, cardboard urns can come in a wood-effect or with a printed, customised design. Urns can also be created from recycled, moulded kraft paper, like the acorn urns below.

Acorn urns by ARKA Acorn Urns are are made from moulded, recycled kraft paper

Fun and Wacky Urn Designs

If you wish to capture the hobbies or passions of a loved one, there are many wonderful designs of urns, from footballs and ballet shoes, to boats and motorcycles. Unique urns can be custom-created to suit your wishes and requirements.

Nature Inspired Funeral Urns

For someone who loved the outdoors or the ocean, consider a dissolvable water urn in the shape of a seashell or a biodegradable urn with ashes and seeds that grow in to a tree.

Unique Biodegradable Funeral Urns

Biodegradable urns come in willow, paper, wool-felt or wood and can be handcrafted to create unique designs. For further ideas for biodegradable urns, please go to our Inspiration page for Biodegradable Funeral Urns.

Find Further Helpful Information About Planning a Funeral or Celebration of Life

If you would like information about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

To Find Funeral Urn Suppliers in the whiteballoon Community

To find suppliers of unique funerals urns, please go to Coffins, Urns & Ashes.