Augustus – Water Dissolving Urn

Description

This Biodegradable Urn for Ashes will make any water burial ceremony dignified and memorable.

Made of sand and a plant-based gel. Designed to float for few minutes, sink and dissolve completely in water, releasing the ashes into the water.

The ashes go into a specifically designed dissolvable bag, that is then placed inside the urn. For the ceremony, place in the water. The urn will float, then as water starts to fill the urn through small holes at the base. Note – the urn may sink quickly or straight away if there is a large amount of ashes.

The urn will breakdown under natural processes, the length of time is variable over a number of hours, the exact time will depend on the temperature and the movement and current of the water. The higher the temperature and the greater the movement in water the faster the urn will dissolve.

We supply glue for the lid. Although you can simply remove the lid, carefully moisten the inside lip with a damp cloth and replace the lid and allow to seal.

They are also suitable for land burial as moisture in the soil will help the urn to biodegrade.

Capacity and Dimensions:

Volume 3 litres – this is suitable for the ashes of most people.

Height 22.5cm,

Maximum diameter 17cm.

Biodegradable Urn for Ashes

Water burials are a very dignified way to conduct a #4thceremony – you can cast petals, put last words on our promises notelets. While the simple water urn floats, you will have enough time to say some final words, prayers or thoughts. Many clients find that the simple presence of a body of water after the ceremony can help them to remember that person.

We consider these urns more suitable for deeper water below the low tide line. Please see our page on general guidance for ceremonies or river or the sea.

Finally, it is sensible idea to record where you conducted the ceremony for future generations, if you are on a boat the skipper will be able to tell you your eastings and northings.

Ashes water ceremony

Water burials are a very dignified way to conduct a ashes ceremony – you can cast petals, put last words on our promises notelets. Or if appropriate you can use our natural floating biodegradable candle, made of beeswax and coconut shell to make a memorable occasion.

Record where you conducted the ceremony for future generations. If you are on a boat the skipper will be able to tell you your exact location. Recorded the location on our ceremony certificates

We consider these urns more suitable for deeper water below the low tide line. Please see our page on general guidance for ceremonies or river or the sea.Many people find that the simple presence of a body of water after the ceremony can help them to remember that person.

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 Planning an Ashes Ceremony?

We work hard to dispatch all orders promptly and use trusted couriers, but delays and breakages can occasionally happen. If you’re planning to use this product for a scattering or memorial ceremony, please allow extra time for delivery in case a replacement is needed.

We know how important these moments are, and we want everything to be just right on the day.

For international orders: Delivery times can vary due to customs and local courier handling. Please order well in advance and feel free to contact us if you need help with timings.

Thank you for trusting us with something so meaningful.

With care,
The Scattering Ashes Team