Bonefire 2
Environmental Moon Jar by Simon Frend
Sand, wood ash, charcoal, cuttlefish bone, oyster shell, sun bleached seaweed and hope.
This evocative moon jar is handbuilt using natural materials collected by the artist from Poole Harbour and would be a fitting choice of cremation urn for someone with a connection to the sea and this beautiful area. It is designed especially for a water ceremony and when offered to the sea, it will dissolve in the time between tides, returning the moon jar and cremated remains to the environment with zero impact.
All of the works from this environmental urn series, encourage conservation, contemplation and connection with our natural environment. This ephemeral sculptural vessel evokes a sense of place through its materiality and speaks of closing the circle. On the practical front, the natural solubility of the vessel, provides the opportunity to plan a ceremony without the need to scatter ashes by hand, which can sometimes be more challenging than poetic or dignified, especially on a windy day.
Additional information and size below…
Environmental Moon Jar by Simon Frend
Sand, wood ash, charcoal, cuttlefish bone, oyster shell, sun bleached seaweed and hope.
This evocative moon jar is handbuilt using natural materials collected by the artist from Poole Harbour and would be a fitting choice of cremation urn for someone with a connection to the sea and this beautiful area. It is designed especially for a water ceremony and when offered to the sea, it will dissolve in the time between tides, returning the moon jar and cremated remains to the environment with zero impact.
All of the works from this environmental urn series, encourage conservation, contemplation and connection with our natural environment. This ephemeral sculptural vessel evokes a sense of place through its materiality and speaks of closing the circle. On the practical front, the natural solubility of the vessel, provides the opportunity to plan a ceremony without the need to scatter ashes by hand, which can sometimes be more challenging than poetic or dignified, especially on a windy day.
Additional information and size below…
Environmental Moon Jar by Simon Frend
Sand, wood ash, charcoal, cuttlefish bone, oyster shell, sun bleached seaweed and hope.
This evocative moon jar is handbuilt using natural materials collected by the artist from Poole Harbour and would be a fitting choice of cremation urn for someone with a connection to the sea and this beautiful area. It is designed especially for a water ceremony and when offered to the sea, it will dissolve in the time between tides, returning the moon jar and cremated remains to the environment with zero impact.
All of the works from this environmental urn series, encourage conservation, contemplation and connection with our natural environment. This ephemeral sculptural vessel evokes a sense of place through its materiality and speaks of closing the circle. On the practical front, the natural solubility of the vessel, provides the opportunity to plan a ceremony without the need to scatter ashes by hand, which can sometimes be more challenging than poetic or dignified, especially on a windy day.
Additional information and size below…
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This environmental urn is made specifically for a dignified water ceremony on a sandy beach. It is designed to be placed at the furthest reaches of the sand at low tide, to be taken by the sea as the tide comes back in. The ceremony will return the materials of the urn to their origin and disperse the ashes at the chosen location with zero impact.
The moon jar is surprisingly robust and is a little like a ceramic material. The stopper, which is made from the same material, is a good fit but can be permanently sealed by wetting it with a damp sponge and leaving to dry overnight.
Commissions:
Please get in touch if you would like to commission an edition or variant of this piece in alternate size or location, from the artist.
Sizes (See size guide here)
Dimensions of urn -
280 mm H x 255 mm W
Weight of urn -
4.6 kg
Volume or urn -
5.7 litres
Max estimated weight of ashes -
5.5 kg
Max estimated body weight -
24st. 11lb or 347 lb or 157kg
Free Deilvery:
We offer free delivery on urns and the option to pay by three, interest free instalments, with Paypal.
