Hand-painted keepsake urn 'Lighthouse'

A lighthouse that stays lit

The lighthouse at Texel has guided sailors home for centuries. If you are looking for a way to remember someone who loved the sea, the island, the wide skies and the quality of the light there, this keepsake urn understands that without you having to explain it.

Hand-painted ceramic from a specialist studio

This mini urn for ashes is made in a contemporary pottery studio where traditional craft still drives the process. The paints are mixed to recipes developed in-house, applied by hand and sealed beneath a clear glaze. That glaze, a fine glass powder suspended in water, is sprayed on at a carefully controlled thickness before the piece enters the kiln. At temperatures between 1,050 and 1,250 degrees Celsius, the powder melts into a smooth, protective glass layer that bonds permanently to the surface and intensifies the colours beneath it. The brushes used for the painted decoration are chosen specifically for fine, precise work. Achieving that level of detail takes concentration and patience, and you see it in every line.

A display piece that sits quietly at home

Because of its refined decoration and considered form, this ceramic keepsake urn reads as an ornament rather than a memorial vessel. It can sit on a shelf or dresser, visible and present, without drawing questions. Please note that this model is not suitable for use with a tea light or candle.

What ceramic asks of you, and what it gives back

Ceramic is a stable, durable material. It asks only for a settled, protected spot indoors, away from moisture and out of reach of knocks or falls. The glaze layer shields the painted decoration from fading over time, but the urn should be kept dry and placed on a stable, even surface. Avoid contact with damp surfaces.

Practical details for placement and care

This cremation urn is designed for indoor use only. The glaze provides lasting protection against colour change. It is not suitable for use with a candle or tea light. Place it on a stable, dry surface where it will not be disturbed.

Painted to reflect someone specific

The bond you shared was particular to the two of you. Custom painting is available on request, allowing the urn to carry an image that belongs to that person's life: a specific Texel landscape, a boat, a bird, or a quiet detail that only you would recognise. A short text can also be incorporated into the painted design.

How to request a personalised design

If you would like this mini urn for ashes painted to a personal brief, or if you have a different scene in mind entirely, please get in touch using the contact form. One of our artists will come back to you directly to talk through what you have in mind, at your own pace.