Spherical cremation ashes urn 'Petrol Slib'

No two are the same

If you are looking for something genuinely unique, not as a marketing phrase but as a verifiable fact about how the piece is made, this is where that search ends. The Petrol Slib spherical cremation urn is not a production piece. Every urn this ceramicist makes differs from the one before it, and will differ from every one that follows.

Hand-formed and hand-glazed throughout

Each urn is formed and glazed entirely by hand. That is not an aesthetic choice so much as a discipline: one that demands precision, patience and real craft knowledge. The deep petrol-blue glaze with its slib texture develops during the firing process, responding differently to each form, each thickness, each shift in kiln temperature. The result is a colour with genuine life to it, carrying subtle variations that no machine can replicate. That is what makes this piece unrepeatable.

Part of something considered

This urn for ashes belongs to the collection 'Is there life after death...?', developed by the ceramicist alongside people who, much like you now, were looking for a different way to approach what cannot be avoided. Not to look away, but to move towards it with intention. That shared enquiry is present in the design itself.

Spiritual and contemporary in equal measure

The spherical form is deliberate. A sphere has no beginning and no end, no corners, no interruption in its line. For those who hold a sense of connection that extends beyond the visible, that form carries real meaning. You are not choosing a decorative object. You are choosing a shape that says something about how you see the person you have lost.

Practical and dependable in daily use

Ceramic is a considered material for a cremation urn, but it does require the right conditions to perform well over time.

Indoor use and care

This urn is designed for indoor use only. Ceramic is sensitive to prolonged moisture and frost, and placing it in a dry, sheltered space protects both the material and the glaze layer over the years. Kept indoors, the finish remains exactly as it left the kiln. The urn is suitable for use with an ashes bag only, which protects the ceramic interior and makes placing the ashes straightforward.

Personalising the space around the urn

Engraving is not available on this model, but personalisation of a different kind is worth considering. Think about what surrounds the urn: a photograph, a stone, a flower the person loved. Small things that make the bond you shared visible, without needing a single word. The urn holds its presence quietly. What you place beside it can do the rest.

Take your time looking, comparing and asking questions. A good choice is allowed to come slowly. If you would like to talk through anything before deciding, we are happy to help at whatever pace suits you.