Choosing an urn for ashes is never only about size—it is about creating a meaningful tribute that honors a loved one in a unique way. Whether you need keepsake urns, pet urns, or urns for human, we have them all. they are living memorials that allow life to grow again from loss. Crafted from natural cork, fully biodegradable, compostable and customizable with personal messages, each urn becomes a gesture of remembrance, renewal, and love.
Tree Urn: A Living Memorial for Loved Ones
Tree Urn our biodegradable cremation urns for humans offer a unique way to honor the memory of a loved one: by allowing a tree or plant to grow from their ashes. 🌳✨
Made of cork – a noble, natural, and 100% biodegradable material – the urn transforms into a respectful space that nurtures new life. It becomes both a symbol of remembrance and a gesture of hope, renewal, and continuity. Read More
Choosing the Right Size Urn
TreeUrn offers three sizes of personalized urns for ashes, designed to fit the needs of humans or pets alike:
Small (S)
Suitable for individuals or pets weighing up to 10KG – 22 lbs.
Medium (M)
Suitable for individuals up to 45kg – 100 lbs.
Large (L)
Adaptable for up to 90 Kg – 200 lbs
Capacity and Design Consideration
Every size is designed to accommodate a determined volume for ashes as well as for the tree-planting material:
| Urn Size | Total Volume | Minimum for Soil & Roots | Maximum for Ashes |
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| Urn L (Large) | 4.80 L | 1.60 L | 3.20 L |
| Urn M (Medium) | 2.90 L | 1.30 L | 1.60 L |
| Urn S (Small) | 1.20 L | 0.80 L | 0.40 L |
Urn Size Calculator
Enter the weight of your loved one to estimate the required urn capacity and the suitable urn size.
Personalize Your Loved One’s Urn
Every life is unique. To reflect this, each Tree Urn can be personalized through advanced Roland digital printing technology:
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A farewell message, quote, or prayer of your choice
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Symbols of love, faith, or spirituality (hearts, stars, infinity signs, doves, etc.)
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Custom designs or drawings that carry personal meaning
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A choice of colors to make the tribute even more special
💡 Examples: a favorite verse, a family motto, a symbolic illustration, or words that represent the values of your loved one.
👉 Please note: due to the microporous nature of cork, photographs cannot be printed directly on the urn.
A Handwritten Tribute
For an even more intimate gesture, you may add a personal message manually using a permanent marker. A few handwritten words can make the urn truly one of a kind.
How to Personalize the urn.
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Choose the urn size best suited to your needs (S, M, or L).
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Write your personalization (message, symbols, special instructions) in the dedicated box when placing your order.
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Send us custom elements (drawing, special font, or emblem) by email through our contact page.
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Review a digital proof (optional) that we can send upon request before finalizing the printing.
Planting a Tree or a Green Plant?
The choice is yours 🌱: a young tree to symbolize strength, legacy, and continuity, or a green plant to embody gentleness, closeness, and everlasting presence.
👉 Discover our dedicated page on the symbolism of trees to help you select the one that best reflects the memory of your loved one.
⚠️ Important Information: due to the alkaline pH of ashes, seeds or baby plants are not recommended. We therefore suggest planting a green plant or a young tree that will thrive in harmony with the urn.
Personalization Is Always Free 🎁
At Tree Urn, we believe that every life deserves to be remembered in a unique and meaningful way.
That’s why personalization of every urn is completely free – an opportunity to add a special message or symbol, in keeping with Tree Urn’s mission: to change the way we look at death, and to transform grief into a gesture of life, love, and renewal.
Where Can the Urn Be Buried?
Each country has its own legislation regarding the burial of ashes and tree urns. 🌍⚖️
Before choosing the place where you wish to plant the urn with the ashes and the tree, we recommend consulting the legal guidelines in your country.
👉 For more details, please refer to our dedicated overview: Ash Scattering and Urn Burial in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What size urn do I need for a person weighing 90 kg?
You will need a Large (L) urn, which accommodates up to 3.2 liters of ashes.
2. Can TreeUrn biodegradable urn be personalized?
Yes, every urn can be printed with messages, symbols, or designs. Customization is free.
3. Can I plant any tree in a biodegradable urn with ashes?
We recommend planting young trees or plants that can adapt to the soil environment. Seeds and baby plants are not suitable due to the alkaline pH of ashes.
4. Are TreeUrn urns suitable for pets as well as humans?
Yes, our urns are designed for both human and pet ashes, available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.
Conclusion
TreeUrn is more than urn—It is living memorial. By combining sustainability, personalization, and the symbolism of new life, each urn transforms grief into a lasting tribute of love. Whether you choose a small, medium, or large size, each urn carries the promise of honoring life through renewal.
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