Wooden urn with photo and modern memorial urn for home

U-R-N placed on a dresser with the keepsake key in front
Hands holding the U-R-N with the heart-shaped key
Backside of the walnut U-R-N with heart-shaped key
Wall-mounted U-R-N surrounded by framed family portraits
Woman looking at the wall-mounted U-R-N memorial object

Hold the memory close.

A modern wooden urn with space for a photo and a quiet presence in the home. Chosen by families who prefer a warm memorial object at home rather than a traditional urn. Designed to stand vertically, horizontally, or be wall-mounted. The keepsake key allows you to carry your loved one close to your heart.

Solid walnut block in a workshop

Inspired by a single solid block of wood.

No veneers. No assembly lines. Just material, shaped with intention.

Available in solid walnut for a warmer and more timeless tone, or solid oak for a lighter and more natural presence.

U-R-N placed horizontally on an interior cabinet

Designed to stand
or hang. Vertically
or horizontally.

The natural tilt recalls the quiet posture of a freestanding photo frame. When wall-mounted, the slanted sides give the object a lighter and more contemporary character. In every position, the U‑R‑N belongs naturally in the home.

A modern urn with photo, reimagined as a monolithic interior object.

U‑R‑N is designed as a sculptural memorial object — not simply an urn, but a modern wooden urn with a calm presence in the home.

Carved from solid wood and guided by quiet geometry, it brings together photograph, ritual and remembrance in one monolithic form.

Vertical walnut U-R-N on a table with portrait

A key for remembrance, not simply for closure.

The heart-shaped key locks the U‑R‑N and can hold a small portion of ashes. A symbolic keepsake allowing the loved one to remain close to the heart.

One to keep. One to share. A relic carried close.

Heart-shaped brass key
Person unlocking the back of the U-R-N with the key

A calm presence at home.

“We didn’t want a cold, vase-like urn on the mantelpiece. Thanks to the U‑R‑N, it feels as if grandmother is still warmly close to us.”

Laura, Ghent

“We wanted a place for our dad in our home, not a reminder of loss.”

Abrim, Bruges

Simple. Secure. Invisible.

A discreet glass insertion with integrated retention allows the photograph to be placed cleanly and securely while keeping the front visually calm.

Glass insertion detail of the U-R-N

Two wood species, one calm presence.

Walnut U-R-N views
Oak U-R-N views

Walnut

Solid walnut with a rich grain and quiet depth. Ideal for a more ceremonious and architectural presence.

Oak

Solid oak with a softer, lighter appearance. A calmer and more contemporary expression of remembrance.

Technical overview

Dimensions
200 × 280 × 114 mm
Capacity
3.15 L — suitable for most adult remains
Photo size
144 × 224 mm
Orientation
Standing or hanging, vertical or horizontal
Closure
Heart-shaped key with two keys included

Nearly Yours

Choose a wood species and request your order by email.

Wood species

Solid walnut with a rich grain and quiet depth. Ideal for a more ceremonious and architectural presence.

Each U‑R‑N is finished to order and carefully prepared for shipment.

Frequently asked questions

What is U‑R‑N?

U‑R‑N is a sculptural memorial object and modern urn designed for remembrance. It is not simply an urn, but a place where memory lives.

What materials are available?

U‑R‑N is available in solid walnut and solid oak. Both versions are designed as monolithic objects with a natural, tactile finish.

How much ash remains after cremation, and will the full amount fit inside the U‑R‑N?

The U‑R‑N has a capacity of 3.15 liters, suitable for most adult ashes.

Can it stand and hang?

Yes. Precision-angled planes allow the U‑R‑N to stand or hang, vertically or horizontally.

Is U‑R‑N an urn with photo?

Yes. U‑R‑N is designed as an urn with photo, allowing a picture to remain visibly integrated into the object. This makes it both a memorial urn and a personal object for the home. You can also read more on the page modern wooden urn.

Is this a wooden urn for the home?

Yes. U‑R‑N is a wooden urn in solid walnut or oak, designed for a calm presence in the interior. Its geometry allows it to stand freely or be mounted on the wall.

Is U‑R‑N also a wall mounted urn?

Yes. U‑R‑N is designed as an urn that can also be mounted on the wall. This makes it not only a modern wooden urn, but also a wall mounted urn or an urn on the wall. You can also read more on the page wall mounted urn.

Who is a modern wooden urn suitable for?

A modern wooden urn is suitable for families looking for a warm, contemporary alternative to a traditional urn. U‑R‑N is designed for people who want remembrance to have a natural place in the home.

Can U‑R‑N be chosen when a family prefers cremation?

Yes. U‑R‑N is designed as a modern wooden urn for ashes after cremation, with space for a photo and a calm presence in the home. This makes it not only an urn, but also a personal memorial object.