In cooperation with the well-known designer Hanna Krüger, we decided to tackle this difficult topic together. We wanted to design an urn that would make it possible to say goodbye in an appropriate way, to find comfort and to preserve the memories of your beloved companion in a graceful and dignified way. The collaboration resulted in our pet urn REMEMBER.
To the urnDeath is a topic most people like to avoid. Although (or precisely because) that is the case, we wanted to address it. Unfortunately, it is part of being a pet owner to go through the pets last stages of life together. Our furry friends will probably not outlive us, but we will outlive them. That means that sooner or later we all have to think about how we want to handle this difficult time. One possible way for this is cremation, after which the ashes are kept in an urn and, if desired, are later buried. There are already many urns for animals. But we wanted to develop an urn with the interior design perspective in mind and create one that allows pet owners to keep their beloved companion present even after its death without it being obtrusive in one’s home. Hanna Krüger herself has lovingly summarised our project:
"It is the complexity of the project that particularly interested me in designing a cat urn for LucyBalu. Of course, there are many emotional and poetic levels involved. On the one hand, it's about dealing with death, but also about the significance of sharing your life with animals. Up to now, far too little attention has been paid to this aspect in designing urns - which makes it all the more welcome that LucyBalu has chosen precisely this path: to finally look at everyday life with cats from a design perspective. We made it our goal to design a small piece of art that does the process of mourning and its meaningfulness justice while remaining quiet and preserving a stillness at the same time. On top of that, the urn invites you to cherish the beauty of all (coming) life - by offering the possibility of serving as a vase for flowers and plants in due time.”
The death of a beloved four-legged friend is undoubtedly a difficult time for all pet owners. We go through various phases that can be roughly divided into mourning, saying goodbye and remembering. In addition to the furnishing perspective, it was important for us to include these phases in the design. Every person deals with loss differently. However, it helps many people to have their loved one close to them at least for a while - even after death. For this reason, many people choose cremation, after which the ashes in the urn can find their place in the home.
Grieving
With its timeless and reduced design, the urn REMEMBER offers pet owners the opportunity to keep their beloved pet present even after its death (and also after its burial) - in a tasteful and unobtrusive way. The clear yet soft design combines simplicity and elegance. While the wooden core serves as a classic urn, the porcelain cover encases most of it, thus not allowing any conclusions to be drawn about the actual function of the object, at first glance. Despite the clear presence in the home, this personal topic therefore remains private and discreet so you can mourn your loved one with dignity.
Saying goodbye
Ist man nach der aktiven Trauerphase bereit dazu, kann die Asche im Holzkern der Urne beerdigt und so noch einmal symbolisch Abschied genommen werden.
Da der Holzteil der Urne biologisch abbaubar ist, kann er ohne Bedenken bestattet und damit an die Natur zurückgegeben werden. Nicht nur Trauern und Abschied nehmen sollten mit der Tierurne REMEMBER erleichtert werden. Die schönen Erinnerungen an seinen Liebling sollen auch nach einer Bestattung aufrechterhalten werden.
Remembering
The porcelain part of the urn can find its place in your own home as a chic vase, creating a physical place of remembrance. Due to the high quality, the porcelain dome can last forever. The timeless, simple design also blends perfectly into any interior style. Even if you change your style over the years, the vase will always match.
In addition, the high-quality, black packaging can be used to store mementos such as the favourite toy, the favourite snuggle blanket and the collar. This way, the REMEMBER promises just that - to help you preserve the beautiful moments long after the beloved pet has passed away.
Even though we unfortunately cannot take away the pain of loss, we hope that REMEMBER can support you in your individual journey.
Your LucyBalu Team
To the urn
