Ceramic cremation ashes urn 'Lily' khaki

An urn that holds what words cannot carry

If you are looking for something that brings a sense of stillness and preserves a little of what made someone themselves, the ceramic cremation urn 'Lily' in khaki is worth your consideration. The lily has been connected with purity and farewell for centuries, not as a decorative flourish, but as a form that people recognise at a deeper level. Here, that meaning is made tangible in earth tones and fired ceramic.

Hand-cast and double-fired

Ceramic demands patience and skill, and the production process behind this urn reflects that. Specially selected materials are blended into a workable body. A plaster model is produced from a technical drawing, and this forms the master mould from which each piece is cast individually. Once cast, each urn is left to dry, the surface is smoothed by hand, and it goes into the kiln for a first firing at 900°C. Glaze is then applied, and the urn is fired again at 1,050°C. That second firing is not a formality. It creates a dense, closed structure and locks in the colour and texture for the long term.

The khaki glaze

Khaki is an earthy, restrained tone. It settles into a room rather than commanding it, and suits a quiet shelf, a mantelpiece, or a familiar corner without effort. The glaze gives the surface its character: not flat or uniform, but alive with slight tonal variation, as ceramic naturally is. The lily form adds a vertical line, a shape that rises rather than closes.

Practical considerations and care

Ceramic is a strong material, and this urn for ashes is built to last. There are a few practical points worth knowing before you decide on placement.

Placement and care

This urn is designed for indoor use only. Ceramic can be vulnerable to frost damage: moisture that penetrates the material and freezes may crack or lift the glaze. Keep the urn in a dry, frost-free space and away from prolonged direct sunlight, which can cause gradual colour change over time. The urn is suitable for use with or without an ash bag.

Personalisation

If you would like to personalise the urn, there are options available to make it feel fully yours. A name written in a script that suited them, a date you do not want to slip into the background, a line from something they knew by heart. Ask us about personalisation and we will talk through what is possible.

If you are not certain whether this urn is the right choice, get in touch and we will give you a straight answer at whatever pace suits you.