Biodegradable Water Urns for Ashes (Water Pillow Urns) - A Calm Way to Place Ashes into the Sea

Biodegradable Pillows and Urns

Eco-friendly water urns and biodegradable pillows designed for ash scattering at sea ceremonies across the Solent, English Channel and UK coastal waters

If you're planning scattering ashes at sea but want a more controlled and dignified option, a biodegradable water urn (often called an ashes pillow urn) offers a gentle way to place ashes into the sea.

Unlike scattering ashes directly - where wind and tide can affect the ashes - water urns allow a calm, contained farewell before the ashes are released naturally beneath the surface.

Why Water Pillow Urns Are Preferred

Scattering ashes directly into open air or onto the water can sometimes result in ashes being affected by wind or tide. Many families therefore choose a water burial urn or floating urn because it provides:

• Greater control and dignity
• Time for reflection, flowers and prayer
• Reduced risk of ashes being blown back towards the boat

This makes water urns ideal for an ashes-at-sea ceremony where you want a calm, controlled placement before the urn dissolves

100% Biodegradable Materials

Our water pillow urns are made from fully biodegradable materials designed specifically for water ceremonies. This includes biodegradable inks, allowing the entire urn to return naturally to the marine environment over time.

Floating Period - Time For A Farewell

The urn typically floats for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, creating space for:

• Placing flowers or petals on the water
• Releasing biodegradable handwritten notes
• Playing a special piece of music or a hymn
• Quiet reflection before the urn sinks

After this brief period, the urn gently submerges and releases the ashes beneath the surface.

How The Ceremony Works On Our Boat

During the ceremony, the vessel is carefully positioned so the urn remains at the stern of the boat. This ensures the pillow urn, flowers and petals stay together in one calm focal area.

The urn then sinks gracefully beneath the waves, allowing the ashes to be released naturally into the sea.

Religious & Non-Religious Use

Biodegradable water urns are suitable for religious and non-religious ceremonies, including Hindu ashes ceremonies at sea, where offerings, flowers and controlled placement are important.

FAQ

Q: Can ashes be placed into the sea using a water urn?

A: Yes. Water urns are specifically designed for sea ceremonies and dissolve naturally.

Q: Do water urns float before sinking?

A: Most water pillow urns float briefly, allowing time for flowers, notes and reflection.

Q: Are water pillow urns biodegradable?

A: Yes. They are designed to break down naturally in water, including the inks used.

Q: Why not scatter ashes directly?

A: Wind and tide can affect direct scattering; a water urn offers a calmer, more controlled farewell.