Stainless steel funeral urn 'Tulip'

As enduring as the memory it holds

A tulip blooms fully, then draws back to feed its roots. What disappears makes something else grow. That is how it often feels with loss: the presence of someone you loved gradually gives way to memories that deepen over time. This cremation urn carries that idea in its form, not as a printed sentiment, but as shape and material.

Grade 316 stainless steel: built for indoor and outdoor use

The Tulip urn is made from grade 316 stainless steel, an alloy of iron, chromium, nickel and carbon. Grade 316 offers stronger resistance to corrosion than the more commonly used grade 304, which makes this urn well suited to both indoor and outdoor placement. The directional grain in the steel catches light at different angles, giving the surface a distinctive, considered sheen. It handles moisture and changes in temperature reliably, and requires very little upkeep over the years. Each urn is crafted by hand in the Netherlands by skilled specialists using quality materials throughout.

Making it personal

If you are looking for something that feels genuinely connected to the person you have lost, laser engraving offers that possibility. A photograph, a portrait or a drawing can be engraved directly onto the steel with computer-guided precision. The image can be rendered in grayscale or color, and the higher the resolution of your file, the finer the result. You upload your image during the ordering process. If you have something completely bespoke in mind, a unique design or a shape that does not exist yet, that is possible too. You send a sketch, a photograph or a reference, and a no-obligation quote is prepared for you to consider.

Filling the urn: a straightforward process

Everything you need to fill and seal the urn is included. The urn closes with a high-bond double-sided sealing tape rated for considerable tensile load, and the sealed base sits flush with the body of the urn. An ash bag can be used or set aside depending on your preference. The urn can also be filled on your behalf by the crematorium or funeral director. If the urn ever needs to be reopened for any reason, specialist technicians can do that for you.

Quality and peace of mind over the long term

An urn for ashes is not a temporary object. Choosing one involves practical questions, and it is worth being straightforward about what you can expect.

Durability, guarantee and return period

Stainless steel does not absorb moisture, and unlike ceramic, glass or natural stone, this funeral urn carries no risk of cracking or water damage. The seal is fully airtight and rated for high tensile load, so the ashes remain secure whether held loose inside or within an ash bag. The urn carries a ten-year guarantee. If you receive it and have second thoughts, a thirty-day return period applies to all memorial items.

Delivery time

Because each urn is made by hand in the Netherlands using carefully selected materials, the standard lead time is four to six weeks. In practice, many orders are dispatched sooner. The six-week figure is quoted to avoid disappointment rather than as a typical wait. If you need to know the current lead time, the team can check that for you by chat or email.

Custom designs

If you have a particular design in mind, something that does not exist as a standard product, it is possible to develop a bespoke model together. Send a sketch, a photograph or a reference, and a quote will be drawn up for your approval, with no obligation to proceed.

If you have questions about the urn, engraving options or delivery, we are happy to talk them through with you at whatever pace suits.