Shell Biodegradable Water Urns for Ashes in Sand
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- The product must be identical in condition, size, colour and other relevant variants.
- Product must be from a comparable authorised retailer with a UK store or online presence. This does not include third-party sellers, auction sites or stores outside the UK.
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- Products that have been ordered using Interest-Free Credit are excluded from our Price Promise, as are clearance and ex-display pieces.
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The Shell Biodegradable Water Urn in Sand
- ✔ Capacity: 6.5 L (≈ 397 cu in) — fits one or two adults’ ashes (size guide)
- ✔ Handcrafted clamshell form designed specifically for water burial
- ✔ Hand-painted with water soluble paint in a calm sand tone
- ✔ Water soluble biodegradable paper construction for eco-friendly water burial
- ✔ Supplied with a water soluble ashes bag for safe handling
- ✔ Floats briefly, then gently sinks before biodegrading in water
- ✔ Eco-friendly Green Burial option — no trees need to be felled
- ✔ Next Working Day Delivery when ordered before 12pm
About This Urn
The Shell Biodegradable Water Urn in Sand has been handcrafted using water soluble biodegradable paper, making it ideal for water burial. With a large 6.5 litre capacity, it can hold the ashes of either one adult or two adults (combined) up to a total body weight of approximately 180 kg / 397 lb.
Although this is a biodegradable urn, it is perfectly suitable for dignified display in the home; the biodegradable materials are designed to break down only when placed in land burial or water burial conditions.
This urn is supported by an official Certificate of Biodegradability, offering reassurance that the materials are designed to naturally return to the earth over time. View our The Shell Biodegradable Urn - Certificate of Biodegradability here.
Materials & Finish
Crafted from water soluble biodegradable paper, this urn is designed to completely degrade within water as part of an eco-friendly Green Burial choice.
The clamshell form is hand painted with water soluble paint in a sand finish, and a water soluble bag is included inside for placing the ashes safely.
Dimensions & Capacity
- Height – 15.8 cm (6.22 in) | Width – 40.6 cm (15.98 in) | Depth – 40.6 cm (15.98 in)
- Weight (empty) – 1.3 kg (2.87 lb)
- Capacity – 6.5 L (≈ 397 cu in)
Typically suitable for ashes of a person up to ~180 kg / 397 lb
How to Fill & Seal
The ashes are placed into the supplied water soluble bag and then inserted into the urn through the side opening. When you’re ready, place the urn gently onto the surface of the water — it will float peacefully for a few minutes before sinking, allowing the urn and its contents to biodegrade naturally beneath the surface.
What Happens After You Order
- Your urn is carefully inspected and packed in premium protective packaging.
- Orders placed before 12:00 pm (UK time) ship the same day for next-day delivery.
International delivery times vary by destination. - Returns accepted within 14 days of receipt (unused & in original packaging).
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