Useful Guidance & Resources

• Dissolves in water within 20 minutes
• Degrades in soil in 1 to 2 weeks, dependant on the soil type and humidity
• Suitable for home or columbaria use, will not degrade unless in soil or water

Instructions for 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 – a funnel may be helpful.
4. Tie the bag closed with the strap.
5. Seal the urn by lightly wetting the ridge of the lid and opening of the urn with a sponge or small brush – and place it on the urn, this will form a bond within a few minutes.
6. Leave the urn to set for a few hours, but ideally overnight.
7. Do not lift the urn by the lid once the seal has been applied.
8. Place the urn into the ground, cover with soil and compress, making it level with the ground and then water lightly.

Instructions for Water Burial:

1. Follow steps 1 to 7 above.
2. Slowly lower the urn into the desired area of water.
3. The urn will dissolve and the ashes will disperse within 20 minutes, although temperature, water mineral components and other factors could increase or decrease this time.

• 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

Instructions for 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 (supplied).
6. Leave the glue to set for a few hours, but ideally overnight.
7. Do not lift the urn by the lid once the glue has been applied.
8. Place the urn into the ground, cover with soil and compress, making it level with the ground and then water lightly.
9. Over the decades to come, the urn will degrade and the ashes will disperse into the soil.

Instructions for Water Burial:

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

• The lid can be replaced to include a sapling of your choice which can be planted to cultivate new life
• The urn can also be placed in a planter to move and grow with the family
• Dissolves in water within 5-10 minutes
• Degrades in soil in 1 to 2 months, dependant on the soil type and humidity

Instructions for 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. The lid can be closed by tying a ribbon around the urn, or with a small amount of thick glue.
6. Place the urn into the ground, directly underneath the sapling roots, or next to them (make sure to dig a deeper hole to accommodate the urn if you want it to be directly beneath) cover with soil and compress around the tree roots, making it level with the ground and water.
7. Visit regularly and water and feed the tree.

Instructions for Water Burial:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 above.
2. Slowly lower the Olea Urn into the desired area of water.
3. The Limbo Olea Urn will disperse within 15 minutes if placed at the water’s edge, however, if placed in deeper water the urn is designed to immediately descend to the river or sea bed so keep this in mind when considering the timing of your goodbyes.

• Dissolves in water within 1 hour
• Degrades in soil or on a shoreline in 1 to 2 months, dependant on the soil type and humidity

Instructions for 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. Cover the mouth of the urn with the lid.
6. Place the urn either in moist soil or bury it along the shoreline.

Instructions for Water Burial:

1. Follow steps 1 to 5 above.
2. Slowly lower the Samsara Urn into the desired area of water.
3. The urn will take approximately 1 hour to dissolve.
4. If placed in deeper water the urn is designed to immediately descend to the river or sea bed so keep this in mind when considering the timing of your goodbyes.

• Dissolves in water within 5 to 10 minutes
• Designed for use in sea water for dispersal of ashes
• Not suitable for ground burial

Instructions for Water Burial:

1. To use the Nu Urn take out the water soluble bag from the urn.
2. Cut the strap and keep it to close the bag.
3. Place the open bag inside the urn and place the ashes inside.
4. Close the bag with the strap and cover the urn with the lid.
5. Place the urn into the Sea and watch the urn dissolve and the ashes disperse.

• Dissolves in water within 5 to 10 minutes
• Designed for use in fresh or sea water for dispersal of ashes
• Not suitable for ground burial
• Can be decorated with felt tip pens with messages and drawings
• Starfish can be separated and kept as a souvenir

Instructions for Water Burial:

1. To use the Riviera Urn take out the water soluble bag from the urn.
2. Cut the strap and keep it to close the bag.
3. Place the open bag inside the urn and place the ashes inside.
4. Close the bag with the strap and cover the urn with the lid.
5. Use felt tips to add messages and drawings if you wish to.
6. Place the urn into the water and watch the urn dissolve and the ashes disperse.