Traditional Indian Hindu Sikh Cremation Urn (Non Biodegradable)

Description

Traditional Indian Hindu & Sikh Cremation Urn – Fired Clay Ashes Urn

Our Traditional Indian Hindu and Sikh Cremation Urn is handmade in India using age-old pottery techniques, faithfully following the designs and materials traditionally used across the Indian subcontinent.

For families of Hindu or Sikh heritage living in the UK, this urn offers an authentic and deeply respectful way to honour your loved one’s final journey, following the same customs and spiritual values observed back home.

A Traditional Design for a Sacred Ceremony

Crafted from fired natural clay, each urn is simple, elegant, and completely natural.
These urns are designed to hold one set of adult ashes and can be used as part of a Hindu or Sikh water ceremony, or for burial in the earth.

Unlike fully soluble urns such as our Hindu Biodegradable Water Urn or Sikh Biodegradable Water Urn, this fired clay urn is made to remain intact for longer. It does not dissolve immediately, but will gently break down over time, causing no harm to aquatic life or the surrounding environment.

Because the urn has no holes, it is also ideal for ceremonies involving Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges) — allowing the ashes to be ritually washed in the sacred water before committal.

Perfect for Traditional Water Ceremonies

This urn is particularly suitable for sea burials or faster-flowing waters, where a quick-dissolving urn might not be ideal. It offers strength, simplicity, and symbolism — embodying the Hindu and Sikh principles of returning to nature in purity and peace.

If you prefer a faster-dissolving option, explore our Hindu Ceremony Water Urn and Sikh Ceremony Water Urn – both 100% biodegradable and designed to dissolve fully in water.

Dimensions

• Height: 23 cm

• Diameter: 22 cm

• Volume: 3.5 litres (approximately 240 cubic inches)
  Suitable for one adult’s ashes

Traditional Hindu & Sikh Water Ceremony Sets

You can also purchase this urn as part of our Traditional Hindu or Sikh Water Ceremony Set, which includes:

• Natural dried flower petals

• Biodegradable floating candles

• ‘Promises’ dissolvable notelets for prayers or messages

• A ceremony certificate for recording the date and location

To learn more, visit our pages for the Hindu Urn and Sikh  Urn

Private Boat Ceremonies

If you would like privacy and peace during your ceremony, we can help you hire a boat for scattering ashes on water.
We work with trusted local operators throughout the UK who provide respectful, private, and fully licensed ashes scattering services on rivers, lakes, and the sea.
Visit our Boat Services Page to find a skipper near you.

Important Delivery Information

We understand how meaningful these moments are.
While we dispatch all orders promptly using trusted couriers, please allow extra time before your ceremony in case of any unforeseen delays or breakages.

For international orders, delivery times may vary due to customs and local handling, so we recommend ordering well in advance. If you’re unsure, contact us — we’ll do everything we can to ensure your urn arrives in good time.

Why Choose Our Traditional Indian Clay Urn

• Authentic Indian design made from natural fired clay

• Ideal for Hindu and Sikh water or burial ceremonies

• Safe for the environment – non-polluting and biodegradable over time

• Suitable for use with holy water (Gangajal)

• Handcrafted and imported from India

• Available as part of a full ceremony set

• Respectful and eco-conscious alternative to metal or plastic urns

Traditional Indian Hindu & Sikh Cremation Urn – A timeless vessel for a sacred farewell.
Handcrafted, natural, and deeply symbolic — helping you honour your loved one’s journey with authenticity and grace.