Consolation candle holder mini urm

Something a child can hold on to

When a child loses someone they love, words are rarely enough. This small ceramic keepsake urn, shaped as a hand cradling a tealight, gives them something real to hold: a quiet, lasting reminder of the person they miss.

Hand-modelled by a ceramist with more than 40 years' experience

Every Consolation piece is shaped by hand from high-quality clay by a Dutch ceramist who has spent more than four decades working with ceramic art. That depth of experience shows in the detail. The bronze finish is bonded to the ceramic during the firing process itself, which means it becomes part of the piece rather than sitting on the surface. No two urns are identical. The result looks nothing like a conventional urn for ashes. It looks like an art object, and it sits naturally on a windowsill, a bookshelf or a bedside table.

Symbolism that speaks plainly

A hand holding a small light. It is an image of care and protection, of keeping something precious safe. For a child who has lost a parent or grandparent, that image says what words cannot. The light does not stand for something vague. It stands for the attention that person always gave, the bond you shared, made visible in a small ceramic object that is simply there, every day.

Made to order, one at a time

Each Consolation urn is made individually to order, not produced in batches. It holds a symbolic portion of ashes, intended as a personal keepsake alongside a larger cremation urn or after scattering. If you would like to give it a particular place in the home, somewhere that belonged to that person, that small act of placing it can mean more than any purchased gift.

• Hand-modelled from high-quality clay by a single Dutch ceramist
• Bronze finish bonded to the ceramic during the firing process
• Made individually to order; each piece is unique
• Holds a symbolic portion of ashes

Practical details worth knowing

Ceramic is a durable material, but it does require careful handling. Here is what you need to know before choosing a spot for this mini urn for ashes.

Care and placement

This keepsake urn is designed for indoor use only. Ceramic can chip or crack if knocked or dropped, so choose a stable spot away from busy areas, particularly if the urn will be within a child's reach. The bronze finish will not fade with normal indoor use. Clean the surface with a dry or very slightly damp cloth only; do not submerge it in water or use cleaning products on it. Because each piece is made to order, please allow for production time when placing your order.

If you are choosing this urn for a child, consider involving them in finding its place in the home. That simple ritual, choosing together where it will sit, can make the keepsake feel genuinely theirs.

If you would like to discuss personalisation options or need help deciding which piece is right, we are happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.