Ceramic funeral urn 'Kormos' (treetrunk) anthracite

Each one made once

If you are looking for something that wasn't pressed from a mould, something that couldn't be mistaken for any other urn on any other shelf, the Kormos is worth your attention. This is a cremation urn formed and glazed entirely by hand, by an artist who placed originality at the centre of her work rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Hand-formed ceramic, unique by nature

Shaping and glazing ceramic by hand demands precision, patience and an understanding of the material that no automated process can replicate. You see the result in every piece. The anthracite-brown colouring, the organic surface texture and the distinctive trunk-like form give the Kormos a character that is entirely its own. No two pieces are identical. The urn is designed for indoor use and is suitable for use with an ashes urn or ashes bag.

Part of a collection built around a question

The Kormos belongs to a collection titled 'Is there life after death...?', developed by the artist in collaboration with people who were searching for a different way to approach loss. That collaboration is visible in the design. This is not a decorative object that smooths over grief. It is a considered form that holds space for the bond you shared and for everything that remains unspoken within it.

Grounded in something lasting

The collection has been described as spiritual, contemporary and enduring. With the Kormos, those words carry weight. It has a presence that is steady rather than showy. It suits people for whom authenticity matters more than convention, and who want to keep their person's memory in something genuinely made.

Practical care and long-term integrity

Ceramic is a stable, durable material for indoor display. Because the Kormos is hand-glazed, its surface carries a protective layer that preserves the colour and shields the body of the urn under normal indoor conditions. Place it on a flat, stable surface and keep it away from sharp temperature changes. Looked after this way, it will hold its appearance and its integrity for as long as you need it to.

What to expect, and what to consider

Because every Kormos is made individually by hand, the piece you receive is, quite literally, the only one of its kind. That is not a marketing phrase. It is a direct consequence of how it is made. Ceramic is not fragile under ordinary handling, but as with any hand-formed piece, it should be placed somewhere secure rather than in a high-traffic area. If you would like to personalise the urn with a name, a date or a short phrase, engraving options are available. Get in touch and we can talk through what is possible at whatever pace suits you.