Sculpture urn for ashes 'Hands and butterfly' with glass ash pearl

Hands that hold what words cannot

Some things deserve a place in your home that is thoughtful, considered and genuinely yours. This sculpture urn for ashes brings together an ash reservoir, a glass ash pearl and a wooden plateau base in one object, giving you a single, quiet place to keep everything that matters.

Powder-coated steel and hand-finished wood

The sculpture is made from 2 mm coated steel, finished using a powder-coating process in which electrostatically charged particles are bonded to the steel surface and cured in an oven. The result is an even, durable finish suited to everyday indoor use. The wooden plateau base is hand-finished and colour-matched by hand. Because wood is a natural material, you may notice knots, slight surface variation or fine hairline cracks that develop with changes in temperature. These are not faults; they are part of what makes each piece its own.

The butterfly: a symbol with real meaning

The butterfly rising from the cupped hands is not a decorative detail. It represents three stages recognised across many traditions: life, death and renewal. Just as a butterfly leaves its chrysalis, the image speaks to the idea of a soul moving forward. If that belief resonates with you, the symbolism runs deep. If it does not, the butterfly stands for something equally true: the fragility and value of a life that was lived.

Everything you want to keep, in one place

The butterfly carries two small hooks. From these you can hang the glass ash pearl that comes with the sculpture, a piece of memorial jewellery, or any small object that holds meaning for you and the person you are remembering. The plateau base gives you space for a mini urn for ashes, a photograph or a tea light. How you arrange the space is entirely your choice.

Practical care for indoor use

This cremation urn sculpture is designed for indoor use only. The powder-coat finish on the steel is durable under normal conditions, but exposure to moisture or outdoor weather will degrade the material over time. Place the sculpture on a dry, stable surface, away from bathrooms, kitchens or heat sources that create significant temperature fluctuations. The wooden base is also sensitive to humidity and heat, so the placement you choose will make a difference to how well it holds up over the years.

A memorial corner that is genuinely yours

This piece was designed around the idea that remembering someone at home deserves a fixed, recognisable place. Because the sculpture combines an ash reservoir, a hanging point and a display base, you are not asked to choose between keeping someone's ashes and honouring their memory. You can do both, in a way that reflects the bond you shared. Arrange your memorial corner in the way that feels right to you, and let the sculpture hold the stillness it was made for.

If you would like help deciding how to arrange your memorial space, or have any questions about the glass ash pearl or personalisation options, we are happy to think it through with you at your own pace.