Urn in Cherry

[glenn bradley]

A quick, no frills urn done in a short time frame.

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Normally I balk at requests with a sense of urgency but, given the occasion I did what I could in the time allowed.

[David Utterback]

Nicely done, Glenn. Love your joinery.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful, Glenn. This is something that is (unfortunately) on my list of coming projects and it's good to see examples like this for inspiration.

[glenn bradley]

For ideas, here is the same basic style with a bit more pizzazz.

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[Mel Fulks]

Glenn,they are nice and provide an alternative to an urn. But I would describe it as chest, box,or casket and make sure buyer knows you can also supply urns. And if you get inquiry from someone baffled by choice you could point out that the urns are more prone to being knocked over ,broken , and bringing on trauma to the living.

[Frederick Skelly]

Beautiful, Glenn. This is something that is (unfortunately) on my list of coming projects and it's good to see examples like this for inspiration.

+1.
Mine too, unfortunately.

Glenn, could I trouble you for dimensions? I have no clue how to size one. Also, did you do anything special to the inside?

Thank you.
Fred

[glenn bradley]

+1.
Mine too, unfortunately.

Glenn, could I trouble you for dimensions? I have no clue how to size one. Also, did you do anything special to the inside?

Thank you.
Fred

Rule of thumb is one cubic inch for every pound at one's healthy weight. That is, if I weigh 180 lbs in college, put on 60 lbs during middle age, then lose 30 lbs later in life, I am still looking at 180 cubic inches. The two shown are just under 250 cubic inches as the clients wanted to place some small objects in with the remains. Inside dimensions are 8-1/2" x 4-3/4" by 6-1/8". I wasn't trying to be super-specific, the 6-1/8" height just looked best to me.

I finish them inside and out. More for wood stability than internal "looks" although it does make a nicer presentation if you are selling them or sending them off somewhere to be used. I glue the finger joints like I do any finger joints, spreading the glue on the "top" of each finger only.

In California, if the remains are not placed in an urn at the crematory they are delivered in a sealed bag within some sort of container, often a cardboard box. I use silicone sealant when attaching the top. Even though the remains will be bagged I go ahead and seal the inside joints of the urn with silicone (a small bit on a gloved finger run tightly up each joint.

If I am the one to place the remains I fill any leftover space with non-woven, polyester batting so the urn feels solid when moved. It is a little undignified to feel a loved ones remains flopping around or hear tokens of rememberence knocking into each other inside the urn. The bottom is then silicone sealed when screwed into place.

[Frederick Skelly]

Thanks Glenn. I appreciate your help.
Fred

[Jim Becker]

Thanks for that additional guidance on sealing and filling, Glenn. Much appreciated!