Ashes casket with inscription plate and end rings. Suitable for churchyard or cemetery interments and burials at sea
Ashes casket with wooden inscription plate. Suitable for churchyard or cemetery interments.
These are designed for ground burial. Once the urn is buried, it will biodegrade naturally over time. They are available in three designs: Floral (inlaid with fresh flower petals), Pastel, and Wood-Grain, and each also come with matching mini or keepsake sizes.
These are designed for ground burial. Once the urn is buried, it will biodegrade naturally over time. They are available in three designs: Floral (inlaid with fresh flower petals), Pastel, and Wood-Grain, and each also come with matching mini or keepsake sizes.
These are designed for ground burial. Once the urn is buried, it will biodegrade naturally over time. They are available in three designs: Floral (inlaid with fresh flower petals), Pastel, and Wood-Grain, and each also come with matching mini or keepsake sizes.
Embrace Earthurns are also fully biodegradable and are designed for ground burial. Some of the Embrace Earthurns can be personalized with a photograph, measuring 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches. These urns are slightly smaller than the standard-size Embrace urns described below; please ask us if you would like any further information.
The Floral Bouquet Embrace Earthurn pictured above, features handmade paper flowers inset into the decorative blue top. There are also white and autumn leaves Embrace Earthurns available. The white Embrace Earthurn is made from a natural hemp covered base with a simple handmade paper top which is inlaid with floral material crafted by hand into the shape of a flower.
The Autumn Leaves urn is made from black handmade paper inlaid with real leaves. These urns are available in standard, medium, and mini sizes.
Should you wish to scatter you loved one’s ashes, you may wish to consider using a Scatter Tube. These are tubes made from recycled card, which can be recycled or composted after use, and which come in an extremely wide range of attractive designs. Please see below for some examples.
This biodegradable water urn is handmade using a centuries old paper making technique. The bark from the mulberry tree is harvested, leaving the tree alive and intact. After the bark is soaked, the resulting pulp is laid out on bamboo screens. When the Pillows come to be used, the ashes are placed inside a water-soluble bag, which is then placed inside the Pillow.
Sea Pillows are suitable for deeper rivers, lakes or the sea. When placed in water they will float briefly and then gently sink to the bottom, where they break down naturally over time. They are approved for use by the Royal Navy.
The Sea Pillows come in six colours and there are matching ‘mini’ urns available.
James was kind, thoughtful and respectful. He gently guided us through the entire process with patience. This entire experience was a first for us and at one of the saddest and most traumatic times we felt as supported as possible. We would 100% recommend James and his team for the specialised and thoughtful work they do.
Extremely kind & considerate. Very professional. I felt supported throughout a very difficult process. Jane was fantastic, sensitive and caring and made me feel that she truly understood and cared about us all.
Exemplary and highly professional service throughout, with every effort made to accommodate the wishes of the family. Would highly recommend to anyone faced with having to arrange a funeral.
From start to finish, Jane, Elizabeth and Dawn were very kind and respectful, and on the day of the funeral, James made everything very easy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Company.
I’ve never lost a parent and didn’t have a clue what I should be doing - James made us feel very relaxed, made sure that our mum would be well looked after with him which gave us comfort. The celebrant he chose was absolutely brilliant and really made the whole experience extremely personal to us. James even sourced out a Leopard print coffin for us - the first in 22 years apparently! Would really recommend
James handled the funerals of both my mother and father, and in both cases everything went very smoothly and was done with great dignity. We could not have asked for more.
James and his team were extremely kind, thoughtful ad professional. As a family we appreciated the help and advice that was given.
James was incredibly understanding and dealt with a difficult situation with care and attention. Nothing was too much trouble.
Sarah really put our family at ease and was very helpful. Made a very difficult thing to do a lot easier. Would highly recommend their services.
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