Small Colorful Keepsake Turtle Urn - eco-friendly biodegradable urn

Handcrafted Biodegradable Turtle Cremation Urn for Sea Burial Ceremonies

Create meaningful remembrance ceremonies with our beautiful Small Keepsake Turtle Urn, designed for graceful water burial of cremation ashes in bright, cheerful color. Perfect for individual tributes or group ceremonies, this biodegradable mini cremation urn allows multiple family members to participate in honoring your loved one together.

Vibrant Water-Visible Colors for Beautiful Tributes

• Eye-catching visibility in water
• Finished with water-based, non-toxic paint safe for marine ecosystems
• Vibrant palette includes greens, blues, purples, coral, and pink
  
• Natural unpainted option also available in this listing> 
• Please specify preferred color(s) at checkout

Specifically for Ocean Burial:

• Designed to float 10-15 minutes before sinking and biodegrading naturally over time
• Float time varies according to weight of ashes, water and weather conditions
• 100% biodegradable construction using recycled paper and plant-based glue
• Non-toxic to marine life and ocean ecosystems
• Travel-friendly size accommodates 2-3 ounces of ashes
• Instructions and water-soluble bag included

Personalization Options

• For a personal touch, you can customize your urn with a name or special message for an additional $10.
• Text will be printed on a brown, heart-shaped paper and attached to the back of the turtle.
• Please write text in notes at check-out. 

Sustainable & Ethical Manufacturing

Supporting artisan communities while protecting the environment:

• Molded in Mexico from our original design using traditional techniques.  Our partners are a family-owned, small workshop where artisans are paid fairly for their talents
• Made from 100% recycled and sustainable materials

Product Specifications

Dimensions & Capacity:

• Size: 8" Length × 6" width × 3" height
• Capacity: 2-3 ounces
• Weight: 6 oz
• Bottom-opening with paper that securely & easily seals with water-based glue (not included)
  

Federal law requires that ocean burial take place at least 3 nautical miles from shore.

The turtle is an ancient and powerful image, one of the oldest symbols for Mother Earth in Native American teachings, and one of the four Celestial Guardian Animals in feng shui. In the Far East, the sea turtle, living on both land and in water, was believed to unite heaven (round shell) and earth (square underside).

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All designs copyright Laura Bruzzese, 2025