Half-standing heart cremation urn for ashes with floral motif from the Love Collection

A heart that holds what words cannot

Some objects do more than contain. This half-standing heart cremation urn from the Love Collection is shaped around the idea of love itself. The heart is not a motif placed on the surface. It is the form of the urn, which makes it the form of what you are keeping.

Handcrafted porcelain, made with precision

Each urn is made by hand by experienced craftspeople. Porcelain demands careful control at every stage, from shaping to firing, and that discipline shows in the clean lines and clear beige tone of the finished piece. No two are identical. That is not a flaw but a quality: each urn is a crafted object in its own right, one that will hold its character over time.

What "half-standing" means in practice

The base is slightly raised at the back, which tilts the heart gently forward. The effect is subtle but considered. The urn faces outward, open rather than closed, present in the room.

Filling and sealing

A cover plate on the underside is secured with screws and the opening is wide enough to use a small funnel, so the ashes can be transferred calmly and carefully. The urn is suitable for use with or without an ash bag. For a permanent seal, a small amount of adhesive or sealant applied around the plate is all that is needed.

Caring for your urn

Porcelain is one of the most enduring materials available for an urn kept indoors. It does not discolor, does not deteriorate with age, and requires very little day-to-day attention.

Placement and fragility

Porcelain is strong, but it will break if knocked from a height. Choose a stable, fixed position where it is unlikely to be disturbed. A mantelpiece, bookshelf or sideboard works well, keeping the urn both protected and visible. A dry room without sharp changes in temperature is the right environment. Dust with a soft cloth as needed, and use a mild soapy solution for anything more persistent.

The floral motif and what it carries

The flowers across the surface of this urn for ashes give the heart texture and depth. Flowers have been associated with continuing life for centuries, the idea that something living does not simply stop. If the person you are remembering loved a garden, kept fresh flowers in the house, or simply found comfort in nature, this motif carries a personal weight that a plain surface would not. You are not only choosing a shape. You are choosing something that resonates with who they were.

Personalizing the space around the urn

The urn itself creates a place. You might choose to set a small framed photograph beside it, or a handwritten note, something that makes the arrangement quietly personal and recognizable to others who knew them.

Take the time you need. If you have questions or would like help thinking through any of the options, we're happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.