Biodegradable Sea Urn for Ash Scattering on Water - white with black band

Returning to the water, the way they would have wanted

If the sea held a special place for the person you have lost, the farewell deserves a form that reflects that. This biodegradable sea urn was made for exactly this moment: a quiet, dignified scattering on the water, leaving nothing behind that does not belong in the natural world.

What happens when the urn meets the water

Once placed on the surface, the urn floats briefly before sinking in a calm, unhurried way. Within a few days it breaks down completely. Nothing remains. The ashes return to the water, and through the water to the wider natural world. That is precisely what it is designed to do.

Made with care for how it will be used

The materials in this cremation urn are as considered as the ceremony it supports. The paper is made from the bark of the mulberry tree, a genuinely renewable source: the bark is carefully harvested and grows back naturally, so no trees are felled. The bark is cooked into a soft pulp, blended with flowers from the Ixora plant, then hand-spread onto frames and dried in the sun. No harmful substances, no industrial processing. Fibres from banana leaves are worked into the paper, giving the urn its distinctive white body and black band.

Ethically made from start to finish

Production is certified to the SMETA 4-Pillar standard, an internationally recognised framework covering labour rights, environmental practice and business integrity. When you choose this urn, you can be confident it has been made responsibly at every stage. Key facts worth knowing:

• Paper made from mulberry bark, with no trees cut down in the process
• Bark regrows naturally after harvesting, making it a fast-renewing raw material
• Sun-dried without chemical treatment or industrial finishing
• Banana-leaf fibres give the urn its natural white and black appearance
• Handmade using a traditional craft process
• Fully biodegradable, returning completely to nature

100% environmentally friendly, 100% biodegradable

A farewell that fits who they were

Water carries meaning in many cultures as a symbol of return: the idea that what once lived goes back to its source. If the bond you shared was tied to the sea, a coastline or a river, this is not symbolism chosen at random. The shape of the farewell matches the shape of the person. That feels different from an urn for ashes placed on a shelf and left there.

Practical guidance on storage and use

Because this urn for ashes is made from biodegradable mulberry bark paper and banana-leaf fibres, it is designed exclusively for outdoor use and water scattering. Until you are ready, keep it in a dry place away from moisture and humidity. The material is not suited to prolonged damp conditions, and contact with water before the ceremony may affect its integrity. Once placed on the water, it does exactly what it was made for: it carries, releases and disappears.

Take the time you need to make the choice that feels right. This urn is ready when you are. If you would like to talk through the options or have questions about the scattering process, we are happy to help at whatever pace suits you.