In this article
01 Pet cremation — what to know
02 Choosing the right urn size
03 Two compartments — an honest design
04 A personalized message — a final farewell
05 An eco-friendly tribute — life after life
06 How it works — step by step
07 Frequently asked questions
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For years, they were there — at your feet, by your side, in your arms. They deserved everything. They still do. The Tree Urn is a natural cork pet urn — eco-friendly, personalized, and designed to transform loss into life: a tree that grows, a living memory that never truly disappears.
“A pet urn is not simply an urn — it is the first gesture of a lasting tribute, the bridge between loss and living memory.”
1. Pet Cremation — What You Need to Know
Across Europe and North America, cremation has become the most common form of tribute for pets. It allows owners to honour the remains of their companion with dignity — keeping them close, or offering them a permanent resting place in nature.
The volume of cremation ashes varies depending on your pet’s weight. This is why choosing the right urn size matters: too large, and the gesture loses its intimacy; too small, and the ashes won’t fit.
Is it legal to keep or bury pet ashes?
Unlike human ashes, which are strictly regulated in most countries, pet cremation ashes are subject to virtually no legal restrictions in the vast majority of countries worldwide. You are free to keep your pet’s ashes at home, scatter them, or bury them — in your garden, a meaningful outdoor space, or even indoors in a pot.
2. Choosing the Right Urn Size for Your Pet
Tree Urn offers three sizes, each designed to match your pet’s weight. Every size is available in multiple designs and can be personalized with a custom message.
| Size | Pet weight | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| S | Up to 10 kg | Cats, small dogs, rabbits |
| M | Up to 45 kg | Medium & large dogs |
| L | Up to 90 kg | Very large dogs |
📋 Not sure which size to choose? Use our online calculator to find the right capacity based on your pet’s weight.
About the material
All Tree Urn urns are made from agglomerated cork — 92% recycled cork + 8% eco-friendly binder. The cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, harvested in Portugal and Spain without felling — the tree regenerates naturally every 9 years. It is one of the most sustainable and noble natural materials available, warm to the touch and deeply symbolic of the cycle of life.
- Material: Agglomerated cork — 92% recycled cork + 8% eco-friendly binder
- Biodegradability: 6 to 8 years in the soil
- Compartments: 2 — one for the ashes, one for the plant
- Custom printing: Included free of charge
- Delivery: Europe · Canada · United States
3. Two Compartments — An Honest Design
The Tree Urn is built around a biological truth: seeds cannot germinate in the presence of cremation ashes. The high alkalinity and mineral concentration of ashes make germination impossible.
Tree Urn’s solution is both honest and elegant: two physically separate compartments, each serving its own purpose.
- Upper compartment: Place here a young plant or tree of your choice, purchased from your local nursery. Choose one that reflects your pet’s personality — rosemary for an energetic dog, a fig tree for a calm companion, lavender for a gentle soul.
- Lower compartment: The ashes rest here, sealed by the cork stopper. As the urn biodegrades in the soil over 6 to 8 years, minerals gradually migrate upward, naturally nourishing the roots of the tree above.
Why not seeds? Cremation ashes are chemically incompatible with seed germination — any product claiming to combine both is biologically misleading. Tree Urn solves this honestly and transparently.
4. A Personalized Message — A Final Farewell
Every pet leaves a unique mark. With Tree Urn, you can have a personal message printed directly onto the urn — their name, a motif, a date, a phrase that belongs only to you.
Printing on cork produces a soft, deep contrast: warm, natural, and beautifully legible. It is a permanent act of love, visible for as long as the urn rests on the earth — before gently returning to it.
“You were my quietest comfort. I will find you in every tree.”
“Little shadow, always running ahead — you are still in our garden.”
🎁 Personalization is included free of charge with every Tree Urn order.
5. An Eco-Friendly Tribute — Life After Life
Choosing a biodegradable urn is also a meaningful gesture for the planet. Unlike plastic or metal urns that can take hundreds of years to degrade, cork follows entirely the rhythm of nature.
Cremation ashes contain phosphorus, calcium, and other minerals that enrich the soil. Separated into a dedicated compartment, they gradually nourish the roots of the plant or tree — a beautiful, concrete way to give meaning to the cycle of life.
The Tree Urn can be planted in your garden, a natural space, or even in a large indoor pot. Many choose to plant it in the sunny corner where their dog loved to rest, or the windowsill where their cat spent every afternoon. Others opt for a nearby forest, turning the burial into a quiet act of reforestation.
Whatever your choice, you create a living place of memory — somewhere to return to, that grows richer with time.
6. How It Works — Step by Step
- Order and personalize — Choose your urn size (S, M or L) and write the personal message to be printed on the cork.
- Receive your urn — Your urn arrives carefully packaged. Delivery to Europe, Canada and the United States in 3 to 5 business days.
- Place the ashes — Gently pour your pet’s cremation ashes into the lower compartment. The cork stopper ensures a secure, respectful seal.
- Choose your plant — Visit your local nursery and choose a plant or young tree that best represents your companion. Place it in the upper compartment.
- Plant and let nature live — Bury the urn in your chosen spot. Nature does the rest — slowly, gently, beautifully.
- A living memory — Over 6 to 8 years, the urn biodegrades, the ashes nourish the roots, and the tree grows — a living tribute to your companion.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Which urn size is right for my pet?
Use our online size calculator as a guide. As a reference: Size S is ideal for pets up to 10 kg (cats, small dogs, rabbits), Size M for pets up to 45 kg, and Size L for very large animals up to 90 kg.
Can I keep the urn at home before planting it?
Absolutely. The cork urn is designed to stay indoors for as long as you wish. Its natural degradation only begins once buried in moist soil. You can keep it for months while you find the perfect spot.
Why can’t seeds be placed directly with the ashes?
Cremation ashes are chemically incompatible with seed germination. Their high alkalinity prevents seeds from sprouting, making any product claiming to combine seeds and ashes biologically misleading. Tree Urn’s two-compartment design solves this honestly and transparently.
What plant or tree should I choose?
Tree Urn does not supply the plant — you choose it at your local nursery. Popular choices include oak, birch, rosemary, lavender, rose, fig, or mimosa. Choose the one that best reflects your pet’s spirit.
Is it legal to bury my pet’s ashes in my garden?
In the vast majority of countries, no regulation governs the handling of pet ashes. Unlike human ashes, which are strictly regulated, you are entirely free to keep, scatter, or bury your pet’s ashes as you see fit. For specific country guidance, feel free to contact us.
Do you deliver outside of Europe?
Yes. Tree Urn ships across the EU, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Standard delivery takes 3 to 5 business days.
A Memory That Grows
Choosing a Tree Urn for your pet means choosing to transform grief into life. A cork urn engraved with their name, a plant or young tree chosen with love from your local nursery — placed in the upper compartment, above the ashes that will slowly nourish its roots. The most natural and beautiful way to say goodbye.
“They gave us everything. We can give them back to the earth — and let them grow.”
Quelle belle idée, tellement réconfortante Merci