Hand painted urn 'Dolphins'

When life was connected to the sea

Dolphins move between two worlds with ease: above and below, light and depth, open water and open air. If the person you are remembering had a love of the sea, a feeling of freedom, or a sense of belonging to something larger than the everyday, this cremation urn holds that meaning. You see it the moment you look at it.

Hand-painted ceramic, every piece its own

This urn is made in a professional pottery studio where craft and careful attention to the work come first. The ceramic is high quality, and the decoration is applied entirely by hand. No two urns are identical. The refined paintwork and the form of the piece mean it sits naturally in a home as a display object rather than reading immediately as a funeral urn. The vase shape also allows a small candle or tea light to be placed inside, should you wish.

A place that reflects who they were

You are not simply choosing a container. You are choosing something that will be visible every day, something that stands for the person you have lost. The dolphins on this urn are not generic decoration. They point to a way of being in the world: free-moving, connected, alive to what is around them. If that rings true for the person you are remembering, this urn will feel right.

Personalisation options

If you would like to personalise this urn, text can be incorporated into the painted design on request. It is also possible to commission an entirely individual decoration, for example an image that reflects the interests or passions of the person who has died. If you would like this urn painted to your own wishes, or would like a different scene altogether, please get in touch using the contact form and the artist will follow up with you directly to discuss what you have in mind.

Practical details: use and placement

This urn for ashes is suitable for use with or without an ash bag. It is designed for indoor use only.

Day-to-day care and durability

Ceramic is a strong and stable material, and this urn will hold its appearance well with ordinary indoor use. Place it on a firm, level surface and take care to keep it away from edges where it could be knocked or fall. As this urn is intended for indoor use, there is no need to consider exposure to weather or moisture. The hand-painted decoration is applied durably and will not fade under normal indoor conditions. To clean the surface, a dry or very lightly dampened cloth is all that is needed.

Ready to order, or would you like to talk it through?

If you would like to order the urn as it is, or if you have a personal request for the decoration or a text inscription, use the contact form and the artist will be in touch with you personally to go through the options at your own pace.