Garden urn for ashes: keeping ashes in the garden

In the journey of grief and remembrance, each individual's path is unique. With the increasing preference for cremation, many families are faced with the decision of what to do with their loved one's ashes. While scattering ashes is a choice for some, it often marks a stark, final goodbye. This act can leave families longing for a tangible place of solace and remembrance. Keeping your loved one's ashes in the garden is a comforting alternative.

Keeping the urn for cremation ashes in your own garden

Keeping the urn of your loved one in your garden can be done by placing the urn on a pedestal, in a water urn, where the ash is slowly absorbed by the soil or, for example, in an urn cellar under the urn monument. This way you create a beautiful and personal memorial in your garden. The most demand at the moment is for the famous tree urn. Where ashes of a loved one or combined in an ecologic urn and planted with a seed to make it grow a tree. When the ashes are placed in an urn in a columbarium, the family will in future be given the choice of what to do with the ashes, after the placement period in a columbarium.

​Different materials for ashes in the garden

There are several options for the material of the urn if you have decided to place your loved one's ashes in the garden.

Stone urns

Stone, with its natural essence, is an ideal choice for outdoor settings like gardens. It demands minimal maintenance and gracefully ages over time. As it weathers, the urn will seamlessly integrate with its environment, becoming a harmonious part of your garden's landscape.

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Metal urns

Metals are a favoured material for memorials and garden ornaments, valued for their adaptability and durability. Their malleability allows for a wide array of intricate designs, offering a rich diversity of detail. Moreover, metals are low-maintenance and often develop a more captivating appearance as they age, adding character and charm to their surroundings.

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Fiberglass urns

The nature of this material makes fiberglass urns not only highly decorative, but also very long-lasting and robust. An urn from fiberglass material can be designed with more details and colours.

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Custom made urns

In addition to offering our range of urns, we are happy to be of service with specific questions and needs. Whether this is a custom-made urn or a special font, we do our utmost to fulfill your wish. Simply contact us with your specific questions and needs.