Unique Urns Ideas

With direct cremation in Greenfield, WI. becoming a more and more popular choice each year, there are more and more creative and unusual urns being made as well. Long gone are the days where the only options for an urn were traditional designs. Nowadays you can find urns in the shape of a fish, golf clubs, cars, and everything in between, Here are just a few of our favorite unusual urns. 

Stuffed Animal Urn 

Not only is this urn not a traditional design, but it’s also not even made from traditional “urn” material. Normally urns are made from hard material like wood or stone, but not these. These stuffed animal urns are actually made just like a stuffed animal toy. Meaning, they are soft and plush and perfect to cuddle with. 

The difference between these urns and actual stuffed animal toys is that these urns have a special pocket inside that house your loved one’s remains, The remains are placed in a soft pouch that is then securely closed. This pouch is then placed into the special pocket inside the stuffed animal. 

The result is an urn you can actually cuddle and snuggle up with. What better way than this to feel close to your you loved one? 

Hourglass Urn 

Hourglasses are a symbol of time. Time passing by as well as how time is limited and precious. What a great reminder to have in an urn. These hourglass urns can be found in several styles and from various companies but the design is typically the same. They are just like a regular hourglass only except using sand, a portion of your loved one’s ashes are used. 

These urns make such a dramatic statement piece and offer a visual reminder to live life fully as it doesn’t go on forever. 

Floating Shelf Urn 

A floating shelf urn is a great way to have your loved one’s remains on display in a more indirect way. These floating shelf urns look and act just as regular floating shelf. The difference is that your loved one’s remains will be placed inside the shelf. 

The dual purpose of this urn makes it a very popular choice. With the ashes inside the shelf you can then use the top of the shelf to place things like a photograph, personal mementos or things like a plant or candle. These shelves make great standalone features or use as a part of a bigger memorial wall. 

Customized Urns 



If you want a truly unique and unusual urn, consider having one custom designed. There are several artists online that specialize in this area and can be found with a simple Google search. These artists range from glass blowers to metal workers and everything in between. Together you can create a truly one-of-a-kind piece for your loved one. 

If you would like more information about unique urns or direct cremation in Greenfield, WI., feel free to call us or come by anytime. Our knowledgeable and compassionate staff is always available to help you with whatever you may need.