Biodegradable burial urn for ashes 'Summer' from Brewers' spent grain

A last embrace from the earth

If you are looking for a farewell that reflects who your loved one truly was, someone who felt at home in the natural world, this biodegradable burial urn for ashes was made with exactly that in mind.

Made from what the earth already knows

The 'Summer' urn is made from brewers' spent grain, the residue left over after malted barley is processed during brewing. Ninety-nine percent of this cremation urn is composed of that single, natural material, given a new purpose rather than discarded. Its shape is drawn from the moment a seed splits open, the point at which something new begins. For someone who loved the outdoors, who paid attention to the turning of the seasons or the quiet persistence of growing things, that shape carries real meaning. It is not a vague gesture toward nature. It is a concrete image of a cycle continuing.

How it works

This urn for ashes is compatible with the standard cremation capsule and ash bag issued by the crematorium. Please note that ashes cannot be poured directly into the urn. A lowering support is included with the urn, and this is where you can write a farewell note, a few words, or a small drawing to place alongside. The support is fully biodegradable. Estimated soil degradation time is under two years.

Practical use and weather resistance

The 'Summer' urn has been treated with a linseed oil water-repellent finish, which provides a degree of protection during outdoor ceremonies. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, but should not be left exposed to sustained rain, snow, or extreme heat. Used appropriately, it will hold its form and its dignity through every stage of the farewell.

A farewell that gives something back

The bond you shared, the time spent outside, the love of the natural world, all of that deserves a farewell that does not simply end. The 'Summer' urn dissolves into the ground over time, leaving nothing behind. That is not absence. That is completion.

A personal note to carry with it

The lowering support that comes with the urn gives you space to write something, a name, a date, a line that meant something between you. There is no right or wrong way to use it. Take the time you need.

If you are unsure whether this urn suits your circumstances, we are happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.