Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.
Moon Jar, eco cremation urn by artist Simon Frend - dissolvable, biodegradable and handmade from natural materials for water ceremonies.

Concretion

£600.00

Simon Frend

Concretion 2023

Harbour concretion, sand, salt, seaweed (Gracilaria) and blackened fingers.

This evocative moon jar is handbuilt from natural materials collected by the artist, from Poole Harbour and would be a fitting urn for someone with a close connection to this beautiful area. It is designed especially for a water ceremony in the harbour and offered to the sea, it will dissolve in the time between tides, returning the moon jar and precious contents 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 and speaks of closing the circle, through its materiality. 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 below…

Simon Frend

Concretion 2023

Harbour concretion, sand, salt, seaweed (Gracilaria) and blackened fingers.

This evocative moon jar is handbuilt from natural materials collected by the artist, from Poole Harbour and would be a fitting urn for someone with a close connection to this beautiful area. It is designed especially for a water ceremony in the harbour and offered to the sea, it will dissolve in the time between tides, returning the moon jar and precious contents 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 and speaks of closing the circle, through its materiality. 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 below…

  • This environmental urn is made specifically for a dignified water ceremony in Poole Harbour. We suggest that it is either placed at the water’s edge at low tide, to be taken by the sea as the tide turns, or lowered into the water from a boat. The water ceremony will return the materials of the urn to their origin and disperse the ashes with zero impact.

    The moon jar is surprisingly robust and is a little like stone. The stopper, which is made from the same material, is a good fit and can be permanently sealed by wetting it with a damp sponge and leaving to dry overnight.

    Sizes: (See size guide here)

    Dimensions of urn -

    • 270mm H x 255mm W

    Weight of urn -

    • 5+ kg

    Volume or urn -

    • 5.5 litres

    Max estimated weight of ashes -

    • 5.32kg

    Max estimated body weight -

    • 335lb or 23st 13lb or 152kg

    Delivery:

    We offer free delivery on urns and the option to pay by three, interest free instalments, with Paypal.

    Commissions:

    If you would like to commission Simon to make a variant of this piece in alternate size or location or discuss a completely different idea, please view his Artist Bio.