Photo Urns for Natural Burial

Description

A Personal and Natural Choice for Burial

These beautiful Photo Urns for Natural Burial offer families a deeply personal and environmentally respectful way to return ashes to the earth. Made entirely from handcrafted biodegradable paper, each urn provides a gentle and natural resting place, designed to break down over time and release ashes back into the soil.

What makes these urns especially meaningful is the ability to personalise the top with a photo of your loved one

Photo size: 3.5″ × 3.5″ (8.9 cm × 8.9 cm) .

This simple addition transforms the urn into a powerful visual tribute, helping to create a burial ceremony that feels uniquely personal and connected.

Available in Green or Purple, the urn’s understated design blends beautifully into woodland, meadow, or natural burial settings.

Designed for Natural and Green Burial

These urns are specifically created for burial and are:

• 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable handmade paper

• Suitable for woodland burial grounds, green burial sites, and natural cemeteries

• Designed to break down naturally, allowing ashes to return gently to the earth

• Awarded the American Green Burial Council’s highest environmental certification — the 3 Leaf Award

This certification confirms the urn meets the strictest environmental standards, giving complete peace of mind for those choosing a green burial.

If you are looking for a suitable burial location, the Natural Death Centre provides a comprehensive list of natural burial grounds across the UK and beyond.

Dimensions and Capacity

• Dimensions:
  215mm (8.5″) Length × 215mm (8.5″) Width × 130mm (5.25″) Height

• Capacity:
  220 cubic inches (3.6 litres)
  Suitable for the ashes of one adult

A Gentle Return to Nature

Natural burial urns offer a symbolic and physical return to the natural world. Over time, the handmade paper softens and breaks down, allowing ashes to integrate into the surrounding soil. Many families find comfort in knowing that their loved one becomes part of the landscape — nourishing trees, plants, and the environment.

All of our burial urns are made from fully biodegradable materials, including handmade paper and natural fibres such as willow. These materials ensure that nothing artificial remains behind.

There are now hundreds of natural burial grounds throughout the UK, often located in peaceful countryside settings, woodland clearings, or coastal landscapes.

Burying Ashes at Home

Some families choose to bury ashes in their own garden. While this can feel deeply personal, it is worth considering the future. If the property is sold, families may face difficult decisions about leaving ashes behind.

If you would like flexibility, you may wish to consider one of our dedicated garden urns, designed to be safely buried but also retrievable if needed.

Delivery Information

For international orders, delivery times may vary due to customs and local courier handling. If your ceremony is planned for a specific date, we recommend ordering well in advance.

You can find full details on our delivery page

A Meaningful and Lasting Tribute

Choosing a burial urn is a deeply personal decision. These photo urns offer a thoughtful balance of personal remembrance and environmental responsibility, allowing families to honour their loved one in a way that feels both meaningful and natural.

Thank you for trusting Scattering Ashes with something so important.