Sculpture urn for ashes 'Connected in love'

Two birds, one branch, a bond that holds

For many people, placing an urn on the mantelpiece feels too visible, too present in the room where ordinary life continues. Yet keeping some distance from the ashes of someone you loved doesn't feel right either. This sculpture urn offers a third way: the memory is there, close and real, but to anyone else it is simply a beautiful object in your home.

Hand-cast in silvertin pewter

The sculpture shows two birds perched together on a branch, a rose held between their beaks. That image was chosen with care. It speaks to the bond that continues after loss, the shared love that doesn't disappear because someone is no longer here. Pewter is one of the oldest metals used in fine craft work, and this piece is hand-cast, a process that demands precision at every stage. You notice it in the weight of the piece, the fine surface detail, and the way light settles across it.

A hollow base for a symbolic amount of ashes

The base of the sculpture contains a small opening designed to hold a symbolic portion of ashes. The ashes are held inside the piece, not visible from the outside. A screw-top cap is included to close the base securely once the ashes are in place.

Caring for your sculpture

If you are looking for something that sits gently in your home without drawing questions, this urn for ashes is worth considering. Because it reads as a piece of decorative art rather than a memorial object, it can hold its place quietly on a shelf or sideboard without feeling heavy in the room.

Material care and practical notes

Pewter is a stable metal that does not rust and holds up well under normal indoor conditions. This sculpture is intended for indoor use only. To clean it, a soft dry cloth is all you need. Avoid abrasive or chemical cleaning products, as these can damage the surface. The finish can show light scratches if handled roughly, so treat the piece with the same consideration you would give any fine decorative object.

Developed with artists, in response to what bereaved people asked for

This sculpture is part of a collection developed in collaboration with a group of established artists. The starting point was a simple observation: a number of bereaved people found a traditional cremation urn too confronting to live with day to day. The result is a series of pieces that feel familiar and fit naturally into any interior, without the connection to grief being immediately apparent to others.

Making it personal

If you would like the sculpture to carry a more personal meaning, one approach is to keep a small note or card alongside it, perhaps in a keepsake box nearby, with a name, a date, or a few words that belong to your story. There is no single way to do this. The sculpture holds what you choose to give it, at whatever pace feels right.

Take your time looking through the collection. If you would like help thinking through which piece fits best, we are happy to talk it through with you.