Description
Memorial Stone Birdbath for keeping ashes
Housing cremated ashes in a garden sculpture is a fantastic idea and this traditional design is simple, elegant and timeless. This stone memorial birdbath is available in a choice or either Travertine or Sandstone. Keeping the ashes in one of these memorial stone birdbaths will make a wonderful garden centre-piece or subtle addition to a favourite corner: hand carved and fluted with superb detail. The urn is held within the structure, you can choose whether you tell people or just admire it yourself.
Dimensions:
- Height 80 cm (31″)
- Diameter Large 60cm (25″)
- Diameter Small 40cm (16″)
Capacity: will hold a standard ashtainer (which is supplied free of charge) for a full set of adult ashes
Travertine is a form of limestone which is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often deposited at the mouth of hot springs or limestone caves. Travertine often has a concentric appearance making it both a beautiful and sturdy building material which is frequently used in Italy.
Sandstone is a classic sedimentary rock. It consists of quartz, mica, feldspar, clay and iron oxides. As it is naturally forming it comes in a range of colours from tan to yellow.
Design of memorial stone birdbath: There are also two type of design
- Fluted; or
- Spiral
Keeping the ashes
Many people keep their loved one’s ashes at home, some because they are not sure what to do with them. Some because they are not yet ready to do something with them. And some simply want to keep them close by, in the house.
Sometimes, very well meaning, friends will give advice such as ‘it’s time to move on’ or ‘you’ll feel better if you scatter/bury them’. But only you will know how you feel with the loss of your loved one and only you will know when and if the time is right to do something else with the ashes.
Keeping ashes in the garden
We are a nation of gardeners and lots of people would love to be placed to rest in the garden that they loved, nurtured and enjoyed. The main downside to burying the ashes in the garden is having to move house. If you ever have to sell your house you will have to find and dig the ashes up or leave them behind. This can be stressful for all involved. But if you keep them inside an ornament in the garden you get the best of both worlds. Your loved one’s ashes are in the place that they loved, and if you do ever need to move home you can simply take them with you.
Moving House
The other benefit of a memorial garden ornament is that it is completely discreet. This will give you more time to decide what you want to do as your feelings may change over time. Until then these urns can keep the ashes safely at home without you having to explain your reasons to anyone, if someone admires the keepsake it is up to you whether you tell them or not.
Due to the shape and size there is no need to secure the memorial stone birdbath to the ground, the middle pedestal is hollowed to hold the urn.
If required we will supply a correctly sized urn free of charge. The sundial is fixed in place with a epoxy glue, these are shipped separately.
Delivery: Due to the weight of these birdbaths the price excludes delivery please contact us for the delivery price for a pallet to your driveway – you will need to arrange for the movement of the sundial from the driveway to your desired location in your garden.
| Estimated Pallet delivery costs* | |
| Area | Estimated Price |
| South West | £55.00 |
| Central England | £61.00 |
| South East (excl. Central London) | £65.00 |
| Central London | £87.00 |
| Northern England | £78.00 |
| Wales (CF, NP, HR, SY postcodes) | £61.00 |
| Wales (LL postcodes) | £78.00 |
| Wales (SA & LD postcodes) | £87.00 |
| Southern Scotland | £87.00 |
| For Highlands and Islands please contact us for a quote | |
| *please note these prices are estimates and we will provide an exact quote upon request/when an order is placed | |
Please allow 10 Weeks Lead Time.
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