Stainless steel urn for ashes with butterfly on acrylic base

When the soul takes flight

A butterfly caught at the moment of rising, cast in black-coated stainless steel. This spherical cremation urn does not represent death. It represents what follows: the release of the temporary, the beginning of something else. If you are looking for an object that gives that idea a physical form, this may be exactly what you need.

Material and construction

The urn is made from 304-grade stainless steel, chosen for its durability across changing conditions. The thin-walled construction is deliberate. It gives the sphere a light, almost floating quality, an effect reinforced by the recycled transparent acrylic base on which the urn appears to rest without effort. The result is an object that holds its own as a piece in its own right, suited to both indoor and outdoor placement.

The butterfly: what the symbol means here

The butterfly on this urn is not decorative. In the language of grief and remembrance, the butterfly carries the idea that the soul leaves the body as a butterfly leaves its chrysalis: three stages of existence, life, death and renewal. If the person you have lost believed in something continuing beyond this life, or if that image offers you something to hold onto, this urn gives that belief a tangible form. You might deepen that connection further by adding an engraved inscription referencing flight, light or freedom, words that carried meaning for you both. Personalisation is available via engraving, which can carry a name, a date or a short phrase of your choosing.

Built to last outdoors

304-grade stainless steel holds up well against rain, temperature change and ordinary outdoor conditions. That said, outdoor placement does call for a little thought.

What to keep in mind before placing the urn outside

The thin-walled construction can be susceptible to instability in wind. If you plan to place the urn in an exposed spot, adding weight inside is worth considering. Coastal locations are best avoided: salt air increases the risk of corrosion even on 304-grade steel. As with any material left to the elements over time, some change is inevitable. For filling, an ash bag should be used, as this urn for ashes is suitable for use with an ash bag only. If the urn is to be placed outdoors, sealing the base cap with adhesive will keep it securely closed.

A note on ash bag use

This urn is designed for use with an ash bag. Please bear this in mind when making your arrangements, so everything is ready when you need it.

If you would like to explore personalisation options or talk through what is possible, we are happy to help at whatever pace suits you.