Purchase a Cork Urn: Tree-Urn The Ultimate Choice

If you are looking for an urn made from a natural and renewable material to hold cremation ashes—an urn that offers a warm, gentle, and harmonious presence, in resonance with the meaning of life and the respect owed to a loved one who chose cremation as their final wish—Tree Urn cork urns meet these essential expectations with clarity and purpose.

Why Purchase a Cork Urn Instead of a Traditional Urn?

Traditional urns (metal, stone, ceramic, or resin) all share one thing in common: they are durable, cold, and definitive.

Cork, by contrast, is:

• living
• temporary
• warm
• naturally transitional

Purchasing a cork urn means choosing:

• a return to nature without leaving a permanent trace,
• an object that disappears over time,
• a decision that frees loved ones from any future obligation.

It is not about preserving—it is about letting go.

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How Are Tree-Urn Cork Urns Made?

Cork is the bark of the cork oak, a tree emblematic of the western Mediterranean region. Harvesting cork does not require cutting down the tree, making it a renewable material that respects ecosystems.

Tree Urn urns are made from:

• recycled cork particles,
• bonded together using a precise composition of 92% cork and 8% bio-based binder.

This mixture is then molded into the urn’s final shape, giving each piece clean, balanced, and unique lines.

This process preserves the exceptional natural properties of cork:

• lightness,
• elasticity,
• controlled porosity,
• natural humidity regulation,
• resistance to mold and fungi.

Once buried, the urn naturally decomposes over 6 to 8 years, leaving no toxic residue, while allowing the tree’s roots to pass through and grow freely.

Cork: A Material with Exceptional Properties

Cork is a cellular material composed of nearly 90% air, which gives it unique characteristics:

• excellent thermal and acoustic insulation,
• waterproof qualities while remaining breathable,
• high compression and resilience capacity,
• hypoallergenic and antifungal properties.

These qualities explain why cork has been used for decades in demanding industries such as:

• aerospace,
• the space industry (thermal shields),
• ecological construction and bio-insulation.

Its use in a funeral urn is therefore neither symbolic nor decorative—it is technically sound.

Cork Urns and the Grieving Process

Tree Urn does not consider an urn to be a simple container, but rather a support for a ritual.

Grief is a process. It requires simple, clear, and structuring actions.

With a Tree Urn cork urn:

• the ashes are returned to the earth,
• the tree continues to grow autonomously,
• there is no fixed place to maintain,
• no ritual imposed over time.

The tree lives independently of the presence of loved ones. This choice helps transform the bond into an inner memory, rather than a material attachment.

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Cork: A Warm and Emotionally Comforting Material

This is an essential point—often overlooked, yet fundamental.

Cork is warm to the touch. It evokes neither coldness, hardness, nor permanence.

Unlike metal, stone, or ceramic:

• it does not create emotional distance,
• it does not feel like an industrial or traditional funeral object.

This sensation is unique. No other urn offers this natural, soothing feeling. For many families, this detail makes all the difference at the moment of purchase.

The Environmental Benefits of a Cork Urn

Purchasing a cork urn is also an environmentally coherent choice:

• a 100% natural, renewable, and biodegradable material,
• low carbon footprint,
• no permanent funerary monument,
• full reintegration into the natural cycle.

Cork also contributes to the preservation of cork oak forests—true carbon sinks and reservoirs of biodiversity.

Is It Legal to Purchase and Use a Cork Urn?

In most European and Western countries, biodegradable urns are permitted, provided that local regulations regarding the following are respected:

• the destination of ashes,
• planting locations,
• land ownership and permissions.

Tree Urn designs its products to be compatible with existing legal frameworks, while encouraging each family to verify the specific regulations applicable in their country or region on our dedicated regulation page.

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How to Purchase a Tree Urn Cork Urn

Tree Urn offers:

• urns for humans,
• urns for pets,
• several sizes adapted to the quantity of ashes.

Purchases can be made:

• directly online,
• or through partner distributors, depending on the country.

Each urn is designed to accompany a young tree—without sacralizing a place and without future constraints.

Choosing a Tree with a Tree-Urn

The tree is not a fixed symbol. It is not a monument.

It is a living, autonomous being, destined to grow and, one day, to disappear in turn.

Tree Urn encourages a simple choice, adapted to local soil and climate, without excessive projection. What matters is not the tree itself, but the process it embodies.

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Why Tree-Urn Is Different

Tree Urn stands apart through:

• the use of cork, rather than standard composite materials,
• a clear vision of grief as an active process,
• the absence of place-based worship,
• European manufacturing,
• an honest approach, without artificial emotional promises.

Tree Urn does not offer an object to keep, but a choice that frees.

Before all about Cork:

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I purchase a cork urn online?

Yes, Tree Urn cork urns can be purchased online or through authorized distributors, depending on the country.

2) How long does a cork urn take to biodegrade?

A Tree Urn cork urn naturally decomposes over 6 to 8 years once buried.

3) Is a cork urn suitable for cremation ashes?

Yes, it is specifically designed to hold cremation ashes and support their integration into the soil.

4) Are cork urns available for pets?

Yes, Tree Urn offers models adapted for pets.

5) Does the tree require maintenance after planting?

No. The tree is intended to live autonomously, without any obligation of visits or ritual maintenance.

6) Do funeral professionals accept cork urns?

More and more funeral professionals accept and recommend biodegradable urns, including cork urns.