Design urn 'Lira' matte

A light that keeps burning

The constellation Lyra sits in the northern sky and takes its name from the lyre, the stringed instrument bound to Orpheus, the Greek poet and musician whose playing moved even the gods. That connection between sound, beauty and something enduring was not chosen by accident. If the person you have lost had a feeling for music, for art, or simply for the quieter things in life, this urn carries that in its form.

Hand-formed porcelain with a considered finish

The Lira is hand-made from porcelain with a matte white finish that feels calm and considered. Porcelain demands precision at every stage, from forming to firing to finishing, and the craft shows in the clean lines and the even surface texture of this piece. The lid is sealed with silicone adhesive, which holds the urn securely closed while still allowing it to be reopened carefully in the future if needed. The urn is suitable for use with or without an ash bag, which fits with most funeral practices.

More than an object

What makes the Lira distinctive is its bowl-shaped lid. It is designed to hold a tea light, so the urn becomes a living point of focus on a windowsill or sideboard. The flame sitting above the ashes is a concrete act, something you do from the bond you shared. The bowl can also hold a small keepsake: a button, a ring, a handwritten note, something that belonged to them.

Practical care for indoor use

The Lira is designed for indoor use only. Porcelain is sensitive to prolonged moisture and to temperature changes outdoors, so the urn is intended as a calm, settled presence inside your home. Place it on a stable, dry surface away from direct sunlight to preserve the matte finish over time. If you would like to personalise the urn further, an engraving plate can be added, with space for a name, a date or a short phrase.

• Hand-formed from porcelain with a matte white finish
• Bowl-shaped lid designed to hold a tea light or a small personal keepsake
• Lid sealed with silicone adhesive, reopenable with care if required
• Suitable for use with or without an ash bag

Choosing what fits

If you are looking for a cremation urn that does more than hold ashes, one that takes an active place in daily life, the Lira offers that. The tea light in the lid, the keepsake you choose to place alongside it: these are your gestures, keeping the memory present. Take your time to consider whether this urn for ashes fits the person you are remembering, and the place in your home where it will rest.

If you would like help thinking through personalisation or placement, we are happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.