Egyptian mummy urn for ashes 'Pharaoh'

A resting place that reflects who he was

Not every cremation urn needs to declare itself. Sometimes it is the quiet presence of an extraordinary object that says most about the person you are missing. The Pharaoh urn is that kind of object: immediately meaningful to those who know, and to others simply a striking piece of ceramic that draws the eye.

Hand-modelled from high-quality clay

The artist behind this urn has been making ceramic works for over forty years. That depth of experience shapes everything. He understands clay at a level that only decades of working with the material can give you, and it shows in every piece. Each urn is hand-modelled from high-quality clay. During firing, a layer of liquid bronze is applied and bonds directly to the ceramic surface, giving the Pharaoh its characteristic bronze colour. Because this process is done by hand at every stage, each piece emerges slightly differently. No two urns are exactly alike.

The symbolism of the pharaoh figure

In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was the guardian of the transition to the afterlife, the figure who protected what was most precious. Choosing this urn for ashes is a deliberate reference to that tradition of care for the departed. It is not decorative symbolism. It is a form that carries real meaning, rooted in one of the oldest ideas about what we owe the dead. That gives this urn a weight that goes beyond how it looks.

Personalisation options

If you are looking for something that feels genuinely his or hers, personalisation is available. The urn can be adapted to your wishes, whether that means a specific modification or an addition that makes it particular to the person you loved. Get in touch to talk through what is possible and what it might mean for you and your family.

Practical considerations: ceramic indoors and outdoors

This funeral urn is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Ceramic is a robust material by nature, but outdoors it benefits from a stable, sheltered position where it is protected from being knocked over by wind. The fired surface handles moisture well, though it is worth avoiding spots where water can pool around the base over long periods, as standing water may affect the surface finish over time. Because of the detail and considered symbolism of the Pharaoh design, the urn reads as an art object rather than a funeral piece, which makes it equally at home in a living space or a garden setting.

If you would like to know whether the Pharaoh is right for what you have in mind, we are happy to think it through with you at whatever pace suits.