Contemporary Styled Australian Handcrafted Messmate Stringybark Timber Cremains Ashes Urn
Custom Ashes Memorial
Engraved Personalisation
Discover the contemporary elegance of our handcrafted Messmate Stringybark urns, featuring precise mitre corners and striking contrasting splines and inlays. The addition of contrasting splines not only enhances the visual appeal with a touch of artisan detail, but also reinforces the mitre joints, adding strength and durability to the urn’s construction. Each urn is a unique piece, showcasing the warm, honey-toned hues and distinctive grain patterns of Messmate Stringybark.
Messmate Stringybark features natural patterns, such as whirled patterns, gum veins, and pin holes, which give each piece unique character. The warm, golden hues and natural grain of Messmate Stringybark provide a contemporary, timeless look.
The timber has a distinctive and beautiful appearance with a range of warm tones, from pale browns to light yellows, and sometimes hints of peach or pink. Messmate Stringybark symbolises Strength, Resilience, and Endurance, which, when coupled the strengthing properties of the contrasting Jarrah splines, gives the Urn lasting strength and structural integrity.
The urn’s finish showcases the natural beauty and character of Messmate Stringybark, which can be polished to a high-gloss, professional finish.
Messmate Stringybark is durable, resists warping, shrinking, and decay, and is easy to work with, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful memorial
Why choose Messmate Stringybark?
Messmate Stringy combines visual beauty, practical benefits, and positive symbolisim, making it an outstanding timber choice for ashes urn boxes that are both elegant and deeply meaningful. Each Urn is a one-of-a-kind peace, crafted to honour memory and celebrate life.
· Available in 3 sizes
Large (Adult)
Small (Child)
Med (Pet)
Don't forget to personalise your loved ones memorial by purchasing an Aluminium plaque or direct to urn laser engraving before finalising your Urn purchase.
Australian Handcrafted Messmate Stringybark Timber Memorial Cremains Ashes Urn
Important information about our urn sizes
Our urns are handcrafted from natural timber, which means each piece is unique. Due to the availability and natural variations in timber, the external dimensions of our urns may change slightly from one piece to another. However, you can be assured that the internal measurements will always be as listed or slightly larger—never smaller. This ensures you have enough space for the ashes, regardless of minor changes in the timber.
For your peace of mind, our adult urn has been specifically designed to fit the standard plastic ashes container used by crematoriums throughout Australia. This makes the process straightforward and ensures compatibility with industry standards.
If you need a custom size or have any questions, please reach out—we’re here to help you find the most suitable and meaningful memorial.
Choosing the Right Urn Size
Guidelines for families
Selecting the right urn size can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to know that there’s no exact formula—just helpful guidelines based on average needs. The size of the urn you choose depends mainly on the amount of ashes (cremains) you need to store, which is generally related to the person’s body size/weight before cremation.
Why it's not an exact science
Cremation results can vary due to factors like bone structure, age, and the cremation process itself. Importantly, body fat does not affect the amount of ashes produced-fat simply burns away during cremation, so the final volume of ashes is determined mostly by bone mass. These guidelines are based on averages so it’s always safer to choose a slightly larger urn.
If in doubt, always consult with the funeral director or crematorium for guidance on the specific amount of ashes.
Custom sizes are also available to ensure a perfect fit for your needs.
General Guidelines
Adult (Large): For most adults, a large urn with an internal capacity of about 5.8 litres is suitable. This typically accommodates the ashes of a person weighing over 100 kg (220 lbs). Adult urns are sized to fit the industry standard plastic container used by Australian Crematoriums.
Child (Small): For children, a small urn with an internal capacity of around 1.8 litres is usually appropriate, fitting the ashes of a child up to about 45kg (99 lbs)
Pet (Medium): For pets or smaller individuals, a medium urn with a capacity of about 2.6 litres is recommended, suitable for up to 70 kg (154 lbs).
Our Commitment
Every urn we offer is handcrafted and available in a range of sizes to suit adults, children, and pets. If you have questions or need a custom size, please reach out—we’re here to help you find the most meaningful and appropriate memorial.
Contact Us
Honour your loved one with a memorial as unique as their life—and as caring for the earth as their memory deserves.
Contact us today at sales@heartwoodmemorials.com.au to discuss your needs or request a custom design.
Let us help you create a meaningful tribute that will be cherished for generations.
