Hand-painted keepsake urn 'Yin Yang'

A painted portrait of who they were

If you are looking for something that reflects your loved one's character rather than simply marking their absence, this hand-painted keepsake urn in the Yin Yang design is worth considering. The Yin Yang motif speaks to balance: light and dark, presence and parting, two forces that remain connected. Much like the bond you shared.

Crafted in a dedicated ceramics workshop

This mini urn for ashes is made in a modern pottery workshop where the craft itself sets the standard. The paintwork is applied using pigments developed to the artist's own recipe, using fine-tipped brushes that demand a steady hand and real precision. Once painted, the piece is coated in a glaze: a white powdered glass dissolved in water, sprayed on at the correct thickness and left to dry for several days. The urn is then fired at temperatures between 1,050 and 1,250 degrees Celsius. The powder melts into a fully transparent glass layer that both protects the paintwork and draws out the depth and intensity of every colour. You can see the difference in the finished piece.

Something you can live with every day

The detail in the decoration and the care in the shaping mean this urn carries quiet meaning in a room without ever dominating it. It reads as an object you chose deliberately, not one you simply placed. Something present, considered, and entirely its own.

Practical details

This cremation urn is made from high-quality ceramic with a hand-painted finish sealed beneath a full gloss glaze. It is designed for indoor use only. Keep it on a stable, dry surface away from moisture and avoid placing it where it may be exposed to sudden temperature changes. The fired glaze protects the decoration well under normal conditions, but treat it with the care it deserves. Please note this urn is not suitable for burning a candle inside.

Personalisation options

The Yin Yang design can be personalised to reflect something specific about the person you are remembering. A musical instrument, a garden motif, a favourite landscape, an animal that held meaning for them: these can be woven into the design alongside the existing pattern. Text can also be added if you would like a name, a date, or a short phrase included. Our artist will speak with you personally to understand what you have in mind before any work begins.

If you would like to discuss a personalised design for this urn for ashes, use the contact form and our artist will get back to you to talk through your wishes at your own pace.