Custom Box Urns for Pets
Combine classic elegance with a custom portrait to create a beautiful keepsake
Each box is made to order in Fairfax, Virginia. This style allows for the classic styles of engraving and customization so classic turned wood elegance meets detailed portrait carving. Each urn is individually shaped on a wood lathe, then carefully carved with your pet's likeness. The perfect balance of timeless beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and meaningful personalization.
Handmade in the United States
Each box urn is constructed by hand in our studio in Virginia by with precision and patience. Each panel is carefully measured and precisely assembled. Your photo is turned first into an etching and then it is hand sculpted into the side of the urn to create a relief of your pet. Our portrait sculptures can be based on one or multiple photos of your pet and can also be scenes, nature, or an element of your choosing. Although we cannot offer design services before a deposit is made, we are happy to speak with you on the phone to help you understand what is possible. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Carved for your companion
What makes custom box pet urns unique
This urn style is our most accessible and allows for detailed customization and lasting quality without the intense labor cost of more complex shapes. These urns include hand-carved reliefs on the side of handcrafted vessels that highlight the natural beauty of hardwoods with the artistry of detailed sculpture. They include:
Handcrafted cedar box construction
Simple portrait relief carving on lid or side
Name, dates & short message engraved
Natural cedar finish with protective seal
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Secure nationwide delivery included in every order
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Access to specialty hardwoods beyond our standard collection. Figured walnut with stunning grain, spalted maple with natural patterns, exotic species, or multi-wood inlays and accents.
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Each sculptural urn requires 40-60 hours of skilled handwork. Multiple artisans collaborate including a master carver, a finishing specialists, and a lathe worker to achieve extraordinary results.
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Break free from cylindrical urn shapes. We can create heart forms, organic flowing designs, architectural elements, nature-inspired sculptures, or completely custom geometries.
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Handcrafted with meticulous attention to every detail
Our woodworking methods
In our family studio, we have learned to combine artistry and science. We use new programs that render photos as vector images to translate a memory into an artistic concept that we can then use to design a memorial. The design is then carefully hand carved from wood, first on a lathe or by assembling a box urn, and then meticulously sculpted line by line with the help of technological guides based on that vector image. Our process ensures that each urn is carefully handled to maintain its natural beauty, color, and shape, without exposing the wood keepsake to harsh chemicals or lifeless machine processes. From simple carvings to memorial tributes, our preservation process honors the emotional meaning behind each piece while giving it a new life as timeless décor.
Wood selection
Every pet urn begins with carefully selected hardwood. We personally inspect each board for: beautiful, consistent grain patterns; rich natural coloring; structural integrity (no knots or defects); proper moisture content for stability; sustainable sourcing certification.
Wood Turning
For our traditional urns, we use time-honored lathe techniques passed down through generations of woodworkers. Cedar box urns are constructed with precision joinery. Every piece is shaped, sanded, and finished by hand.
Portrait Carving
Using your photographs, we create detailed relief carvings and hand-finish for organic detail. The result captures your pet's unique features such as the curve of their ears, the expression in their eyes, the personality that made them irreplaceable.
Hand-Applied Finishes
We finish every urn with multiple coats of natural oil, hand-rubbed to bring out the wood's character. This creates a durable, touchable surface with a warm, natural sheen that deepens beautifully over time.
Explore other design styles
There are many ways to preserve your cherished memorial ashes and relive special days. Our custom box and traditional urn designs ensure your sentimental memories remain vibrant like the day you received them. Please feel free to explore our other options to create a keepsake you can treasure for decade:
Preserve sentimental value
Honor the lives of those you love
Custom design options for every style