Cremation ashes keepsake urn 'Bird on branch'

Two birds, side by side

Some objects hold a relationship in a way that words cannot. This bronze keepsake urn, 'Bird on branch', shows two birds resting together on a branch. It is a simple image, but a specific one: presence, stillness, and the particular comfort of being alongside someone you loved.

Cast bronze with hand-finishing and patination

Making this urn for ashes begins with a mould. Liquid bronze is poured into the cavity, and once it has set, the plaster is brushed away and the raw casting is sent to the workshop for finishing. There, each piece is worked by hand before being patinated. Patination is a controlled chemical process that causes the surface of the bronze to oxidise in a way that gives the metal its depth of colour and character. Because every piece of bronze responds slightly differently, no two urns emerge exactly alike.

What the two birds mean

Two birds on a branch point to something precise: the ease of being together, the kind of companionship that does not need filling with noise. If the person you are remembering was someone with whom you could sit quietly, in the garden, on a terrace, or simply at home, this image carries that. You may recognise something of them in it, or something of the two of you together. That is not a coincidence of design.

Made for indoor and outdoor placement

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, and its durability in outdoor conditions is one of the reasons it has been used for monuments and memorials for centuries. This cremation urn for ashes can be placed inside or outside, giving you the freedom to find the right spot, whether that is a windowsill, a garden, or a sheltered corner of a terrace.

Sealing the urn for outdoor use

This keepsake urn holds a symbolic amount of ashes and is suited to both indoor and outdoor settings. If you plan to place it outside, we recommend sealing the fill opening with adhesive to make it weathertight. The base cap is designed to be sealable in this way. For indoor placement, sealing is a matter of personal preference rather than necessity.

Craftsmanship at a glance

• Cast bronze with hand-finishing at every stage
• Patinated surface, giving each piece its own depth of colour
• No two urns are identical due to the nature of the casting and patination process
• Base cap sealable with adhesive for outdoor use

A place that stays present

Placing this cremation urn somewhere you pass each day is not a statement of grief. It is a decision to keep something of the bond you shared visible, in a place that belongs to you. The two birds do not need explaining to anyone who sees them. They simply hold what they hold.

Take the time you need with this. If you would like to talk through placement or any other questions, we are happy to help at your own pace.