Water cremation urn 'Wind Rose' for burial at sea

A final journey on the water

If you have chosen a burial at sea as a last farewell, that choice deserves a cremation urn made specifically for it. The 'Wind Rose' is designed for exactly this moment: considered, dignified, and entirely at home on the water.

Handcrafted from a natural mineral

Each 'Wind Rose' is hand-airbrushed using water-based, environmentally friendly paint, which means every urn carries its own slight character. The material is Tonolith-Anhydrite, a mineral formed through the natural compaction of gypsum deposits. Anhydrite is the unhydrated form of gypsum, with the chemical formula CaSO4. What that means in practice is straightforward: this is a material that returns completely to nature, leaving nothing behind. The craft involved in shaping and finishing each piece reflects the care that goes into the whole.

Placing the urn at sea

An included cord allows you to lower the urn gently onto the water at the right moment. The 'Wind Rose' floats briefly on the surface before gradually descending. Within a few days, it breaks down completely and naturally. The ashes of the person you have lost become part of the sea itself, exactly as you intended.

The wind rose as a symbol carries real meaning here. It shows all directions at once: an image of freedom, of open possibility. If the sea was a place that mattered to the person you are remembering, or if freedom was something that felt true to who they were, this design speaks to that in a way that goes beyond its shape or color.

Keeping the urn at home first

Not every farewell happens right away. If you want to keep the 'Wind Rose' at home before the burial at sea, that is entirely possible. Stored in a dry indoor setting, the urn holds its form and appearance well. When the moment feels right, you can proceed with the ceremony.

Practical things to know about this material

Tonolith-Anhydrite is a dry, stable mineral, and that stability depends on keeping it away from moisture. Store the urn in a dry place, away from damp areas or humid rooms. Contact with water begins the biodegradation process, which is precisely the point at sea, but should not happen beforehand. Handle the urn carefully and with the attention you would give to any object that holds meaning. This urn for ashes is intended for outdoor use and is not designed for long-term outdoor display before the burial.

A farewell shaped around the person

The 'Wind Rose' funeral urn comes in a clean white finish, which gives you space to shape the moment around the person you are saying goodbye to. A poem, a song, or a few words that reflect the bond you shared can make the ceremony something you will recognize as truly theirs. It becomes not only a farewell, but a moment that belongs to them.

Take whatever time you need with the 'Wind Rose'. If you have questions about the ceremony, the material, or anything else, we are happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.