Urn for ashes ‘Guardian Angel with Child’ on pedestal in various colours

The angel who never lets go

Losing a child changes everything. What remains is love, and the need to give that love somewhere to rest. This cremation urn does exactly that.

A piece born from personal loss

The artist behind this urn is a Dutch sculptor with a background in figurative bronze art. After the sudden death of his own son, his work shifted completely. His first angel figure was a private tribute to his child. It grew into a collection of memorial sculptures, each one designed with deliberate care and deep understanding of grief. Every piece is handmade in the Netherlands.

'I wish that heaven had visiting hours.'

Material and finish

The urn is made from high-quality PLA filament, a biodegradable material of natural origin, reinforced with glassfibre for strength and long-term stability. Each piece is hand-finished by the artist in one of three colour variants: bronze, bluestone, or sandstone. Because the finishing is done by hand, no two urns are identical. You will see that individuality in the surface detail.

The angel bends protectively over the child she holds. That posture is the point of the piece. It speaks directly to the love a parent carries, and to the idea that protection does not end with death. If you are choosing this urn for a child, that symbolism will feel immediate. If you are remembering someone else you loved, the image still holds: it is about a bond that continues.

Practical things worth knowing

When you are choosing a memorial that will sit at the centre of a room, you want to know it will last. Here is what you need to know about care and placement.

Indoor use and long-term care

This urn for ashes is designed for indoor use only. PLA filament is sensitive to prolonged direct sunlight and moisture, so a sheltered indoor position is the right choice. Kept away from direct light, the material stays stable and the hand-finished surface holds its appearance. The urn is suitable for use with or without an ash bag, and holds the full volume of cremation ashes.

Craftsmanship at a glance

• Made from high-quality PLA filament, biodegradable and of natural origin, reinforced with glassfibre
• Hand-finished individually in bronze, bluestone, or sandstone look
• Handmade in the Netherlands by a sculptor with a background in figurative bronze art
• Each piece carries its own slight variation in surface tone and finish

Finding the right version for you

You are not simply choosing a vessel. You are choosing a place for someone you loved. The three colour variants, bronze, bluestone, and sandstone, give you room to find the one that fits your home and feels right to you. If you are unsure which finish suits your space, we are happy to help you think it through at your own pace.