Stainless steel keepsake urn 'Soccer ball'

For someone whose love of football never left the room

Some passions run so deep they become part of a person's identity. If football was that for someone you loved, this keepsake urn gives that part of their life a lasting, tangible place.

Hand-crafted in stainless steel, made in the Netherlands

This mini urn for ashes is shaped as a football, built from carefully formed facets that catch and reflect light at different angles. It is hand-crafted in the Netherlands by specialist makers using grade 316 stainless steel. Grade 316 offers measurably greater corrosion resistance than the more common grade 304, which means this urn will hold its appearance over years of use, indoors and outdoors alike. The brushed surface direction gives the steel a quiet, distinctive sheen that shifts as the light changes. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium, nickel and carbon and needs almost no upkeep.

Suitable for home and graveside

The faceted form sits naturally alongside modern and traditional memorials in stainless steel, glass and natural stone. This keepsake urn can be placed inside the home or at the graveside, and is suitable for holding a portion of ashes.

A shape that carries real meaning

The football form is not a decorative gesture. It points directly at what mattered: the matches, the tension of a late goal, the shared Sundays on the terraces or in front of the television. If football was threaded through the bond you shared, this urn reflects that honestly. It is not a symbolic compromise. It is a specific and fitting tribute to a specific person.

Laser engraving is available

If you would like to personalise this urn, laser engraving can be added at the point of ordering. A computer-guided light beam engraves the stainless steel surface with close precision, and the image can be reproduced in greyscale or full colour. The sharpness of the final result depends on the resolution of the file you supply, so a high-resolution image will give the clearest outcome. You can select your engraving option and upload your image directly when placing your order.

Practical reassurance for a careful decision

Stainless steel does not break and withstands moisture, temperature changes and outdoor exposure without deterioration. This urn for ashes carries a 10-year guarantee, and if you have doubts after receiving it, a 30-day return period applies.

Filling and sealing the urn

Everything you need to fill and seal the urn is included with your order. The urn is sealed using double-sided high-adhesion tape. You can place ashes directly inside or use an ash bag. The process runs as follows: place the supplied ash bag into the opening and leave part of it extending outward to act as a funnel, then pour the ashes in. Secure the bag with the supplied cable tie and tuck it fully inside. If you prefer not to use an ash bag, skip those steps and use a funnel when pouring to avoid spillage. Once the ashes are in place, make sure the inner seating edge is clean and free of dust, grease and moisture using the cloth supplied. Remove the protective film from the lid and press it evenly into the rim in one steady movement. A correctly fitted lid will sit flush with the surface. If you would rather have the crematorium or funeral director handle the filling, that is entirely possible. Should the urn ever need to be reopened, specialist technicians can do that for you.

Lead time

This keepsake urn is hand-crafted in the Netherlands. The lead time is four to six weeks. In most cases despatch happens sooner, but to avoid disappointment a timeframe of around six weeks is quoted as standard. If you need to know the current lead time before ordering, get in touch via the chat or by emailing the customer service team.

If you are unsure which option suits your situation, we are here to listen and help you think it through at your own pace.