Biodegradable funeral urns

Biodegradable urns which when placed in their final resting place allow the loved one's ashes to be returned to the biosphere. The family can use Limbo urns to deposit the ashes in the environment they choose, be it at sea, on land or in any other natural setting, without affecting the environment.

Urnas cabecera (fondo marrón)
Biodegradable funeral urns
Biodegradable urns to deposit ashes in the sea

Biodegradable urns to deposit ashes in the sea or rivers

These models of urns are hand crafted and are made fully out of natural and biodegradable materials, which naturally break down and are returned to nature in coastal areas or in the sea. The urns are made solely out of sand or salt and vegetable binding agents.

Biodegradable urns for planting a tree or to be deposited in the ground

Biodegradable urns for planting a tree or to be deposited in the ground or rivers

These models of urns are hand made using only natural and biodegradable materials, which can be naturally recycled in the soil (mountains, gardens, parks, etc.). They are made only out of earth or olive stones, organic vegetable substrate and vegetable binding agents.

Ecological urns for storing ashes

Ecological urns for storing ashes

The Altea model storage urns are made from an ecological material derived from sugar cane, which is resistant, light and long-lasting.

Customised biodegradable urns

Certain parts of the urns can be customised

Further information
Customised biodegradable urns

Our biodegradable urns - features

Manufacturing process and craftsmanship

Because our product is made by hand, with special details, it conveys a special feeling, it is more than a simple urn. All our products are made in Europe.

Manufacturing process and craftsmanship
Manufacturing process and craftsmanship

Natural and biodegradable materials

All our biodegradable urns are manufactured with natural materials. They are handmade, using carefully assembled pieces to create unique items, each of which is different.

Natural and biodegradable materials
Natural and biodegradable materials

Resistance and solubility

Our urns remain solid when kept at home, but as soon as they are buried or come into contact with a moist environment, they disintegrate and become part of it.

Resistance and solubility

Manufacturing of our urns - concept and innovation

Urns made with materials that merge with the environment so that you can deposit them in any natural setting. Our urns remain solid when kept at home, but as soon as they are buried or come into contact with a moist environment, they disintegrate and become part of it.

Manufactured in-house

Manufactured in-house

Limbo produces its own urns with a unique process developed in-house, which we have steadily improved over the last 15 years.

Natural raw materials

Natural raw materials

Our urns are made out of materials which are totally natural and easily absorbed by the environment. The product is made completely out of natural sources—sand, soil, salt or plant fibres—and once it has served its purpose it returns to nature.

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship

We carefully make our urns by hand, paying great attention to every detail so as to produce unique creations.

Fully biodegradable

Fully biodegradable

Your pet's ashes will return to the natural environment in an environmentally friendly container made out of natural raw materials and made by hand through a unique process.

Instructions

How to fill the urn?

Our urns include a water-soluble bag to insert the ashes. Follow  a few easy steps to ensure a correct filling. 

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How does the process work?

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Isolation of the ashes
STEP 1

Isolation of the ashes

The ashes are placed in a water-soluble bag.

Isolation of the ashes
02
The bag is closed
STEP 2

The bag is closed

The water-soluble bag with ashes is placed inside the urn and closed

The bag is closed
03
If the urn is going to be placed in the sea,
STEP 3

If the urn is going to be placed in the sea,

We recommend that you do so only in the designated areas. Port authorities can tell you the nearest authorised areas (if any). Once there, you can say a few words as a form of tribute to your pet and place the urn in the water.

If the urn is going to be placed in the sea,
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If the urn is going to be placed on land,
STEP 4

If the urn is going to be placed on land,

Make sure the urn does not contain salt. Choose a suitable location (see legal restrictions in your area). Bury the urn approximately 40cms deep. If you wish, place a seedling on the closed urn before covering the hole with soil. Make sure the soil is moist so that the urn can begin to dissolve and the tree can begin to grow.

If the urn is going to be placed on land,

Cotton bags

100% cotton bags for transport and delivery of urns.

Further information
Urnas cabecera (fondo marrón)
Cotton bags - Accessories for urns