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Hielo Biodegradable Urn

Hielo Biodegradable Urn
Hielo Biodegradable Urn
Hielo Biodegradable Urn
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Product code: SHB55

The Hielo Biodegradable Urn is a new addition to our range, that allows for the dignified and ceremonial storing or laying to rest of a loved one's ashes. The urn is made of ceramic and organic fibres, and finished with a special glazing to preserve it for home or columbaria use. Once the urn is laid into soil, it will completely biodegrade over decades without any negative impact on the environment. It is incredibly versatile as the ashes can be laid to rest in the ground after many years, and the urn will not begin to degrade until introduced to the soil.

Dimensions - 27.5cm high, 20cm diameter, 2kg weight, 4 litre capacity.



  • Coated in a stunning crackled white glaze

  • Does not dissolve in water due to its special coating

  • Degrades in soil over decades, without any impact on the environment

  • Suitable for home or columbaria use, will not degrade unless in soil

  • Simply seal with a small amount of glue or silicone

  • Water-soluble and biodegradable bag to hold the ashes inside

How to use the Hielo Biodegradable Urn

The Hielo Biodegradable Urn is most suited to home or columbaria use, as it takes decades to completely degrade in the soil. However, if you do wish to lay the urn into the ground so it degrades, please do the following.

Earth Burial:

  1. Take the water-soluble bag out of the urn.
  2. Cut the strap and keep it to close the bag.
  3. Place the open bag inside the urn and carefully place the ashes inside.
  4. Close the bag with the strap.
  5. Seal the urn with a small amount of glue or silicone.
  6. Place the urn into the ground, cover with soil and compress, making it level with the ground and then water lightly.
  7. Over the decades to come, the urn will degrade and the ashes will disperse into the soil.

Water Burial:

  1. The Hielo Biodegradable Urn is not water soluble, and therefore not suitable for water burial.

Ordering Information

To help you with size and choose the correct urn or keepsake we have a simple step by step guide.

  1. Start by taking some digital scales and the container of ashes that you would have received from the crematorium.
  2. Place this box onto the digital scales and weigh the ashes.
  3. If your ashes are contained in a poly-tub - remove 230g from the additional weight if they are in a cremation box - remove 200g from the weight.
  4. Our rule of thumb is that for every kilogram of cremated remains - equates to 1 litre of ashes.
  5. This means if you have approximately 3 kilograms of cremated remains you will need to purchase an urn of between 3-4 litres in capacity.
  6. We have urns to suit all needs available from 0.75 through to 8 litre capacities, as well as keepsakes to hold small tokens of ashes or locks of hair.
  7. If you are unsure about sizing an urn or keepsake please call us and we will be able to assist you.

Returns Information

We will accept returns and refunds on items that are unused and returned in original packaging, within 14 days of delivery. If there are signs of damage or use of the product we will not be able to accept the return. All products are inspected for quality control before dispatch. Please contact our team if you would like to process a return.
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