Beautiful Handcrafted Wooden Cremation Urns
All urns sized for adult ashes unless noted as keepsake. Free US shipping, 30‑day returns.
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How To Choose The Right Cremation Urn
1. Check the capacity:
You'll find capacity information by body weight in every urn description, so you can select the right fit.
2. Explore six handcrafted styles:
Find the design that feels right for the person you loved.
3. See current availability:
We craft each piece by hand in small batches, which means they're made with care but limited in number. If the one you've chosen is sold out, join the waitlist and we'll reach out when it's available again.
Something they would've loved.
We are Soo and Chris.
We started Afterlife Vessel after losing a person we loved.
We wanted to honor them with a beautiful urn, something they would’ve chosen. Something artistic, one-of-a-kind, and close to nature.
We couldn’t find anything that would do them justice. And we felt certain others would be experiencing similar frustrations. So we decided to do something about it.
The Story Behind Each Vessel
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Selecting the wood
We hand-select solid mango wood for its natural warmth and weight. Wood that's grounding to hold, beautiful to look at.
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Shaped by hand
Hand-carved and hand-finished, each urn has its own unique grain pattern and subtle variations. No two are the same.
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Finished to be seen
Smooth curves, warm finish. Made to sit like a beautiful piece of art in your home.
From a family we’ve served
I spent months searching for the right urn for my father. The one we chose is stunning and completely unique. You can tell it was crafted with so much care. It truly honors him.
Peter C.
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Free Shipping
Continental US: Ships within 5-7 business days via FedEx. Need it sooner? Express shipping available during checkout.
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Flexible Payment Options
Safe checkout powered by Shopify. Payment plans available. All major cards accepted.
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30-Day Peace of Mind
Not quite right? Return or exchange within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right size urn?
Use this simple guideline: 1 pound of body weight = 1 cubic inch of ashes.
For example, if your loved one weighed 150 lbs, you'd need an urn with at least 150 cubic inches capacity. When in doubt, go slightly larger.
Each product page lists the exact capacity and weight range. Check our size guide for capacity details and help selecting the ideal urn.
How long does shipping take?
4-7 business days from order to delivery (continental US). Alaska and Hawaii may take 7-9 days.
We fulfill the order within 1-2 business days via FedEx. Free shipping included.
Need it urgently? Express shipping options are available at checkout.
How do I place ashes inside the urn?
If you're receiving ashes directly from a crematorium, they can transfer the ashes into your urn for you. Just bring the urn and instruction card to them.
If you're filling it yourself:
- Remove the lid
- Full-size urns: Place the satin pouch inside, then the plastic liner inside that
- Keepsake urns: Place the plastic liner directly inside
- Pour ashes gently into the liner
- Seal the liner (and satin pouch for full-size)
- Close the lid
- (Optional) Use wood glue for a permanent seal
What's included:
Full-size urns: Satin pouch, biodegradable plastic liner, wood glue, instruction card
Keepsake urns: Biodegradable plastic liner, wood glue, instruction card
If you're doing it yourself, refer to our complete instructions guide.
Can these urns be buried?
Our wooden cremation urns are suitable for burial. Keep in mind that burial policies differ by cemetery and region. Before proceeding, confirm the specific requirements with your cemetery or funeral director. You may also find helpful information in your state or local cemetery regulations available online.





