Care & Handling

Your urn is built to last generations. With minimal care, the wood and epoxy will remain beautiful and stable for decades. Here is what we recommend.

Display & Environment

  • Display indoors, away from direct sunlight. Prolonged UV exposure can affect the wood's color over time, even with our UV-resistant epoxy finish.
  • Avoid placing near heat sources such as radiators, heating vents, or fireplaces where temperatures fluctuate significantly.
  • Maintain moderate humidity. Extreme dryness or moisture can cause wood movement over time. A typical climate-controlled interior is ideal.

Cleaning

  • Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Microfiber works well.
  • If needed, wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not soak or submerge.
  • Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, solvents, or abrasive materials, which can dull or damage the epoxy finish.

Nourishing the Wood & Epoxy

We recommend periodically nourishing the entire urn — wood and epoxy alike — to keep it looking its best and to protect it long-term. Once or twice a year, apply a small amount of a quality finishing oil or wax using a soft cloth, working with the grain across the full surface. Products we recommend:

  • Odie's Oil — our top recommendation. This natural hardwax oil works beautifully on both wood and cured epoxy, penetrating deeply and enhancing the grain and clarity of both surfaces without a heavy build-up.
  • Howard Feed-N-Wax — a blend of beeswax and carnauba wax that conditions and protects while adding a soft sheen. Safe to use on the epoxy band as well.
  • Food-safe mineral oil — a simple, widely available option for maintaining moisture in the wood. Can also be applied lightly to the epoxy surface.

Apply sparingly across the entire urn, allow to absorb for several minutes, then buff off any excess with a clean cloth. Avoid silicone-based products, which can interfere with future refinishing.

The Epoxy Band

  • The epoxy surface is durable but not scratch-proof. Avoid dragging the urn across hard surfaces.
  • If the epoxy surface becomes dull over time, it can be buffed gently with a fine automotive polish and a soft cloth to restore clarity, then follow up with Odie's Oil to reseal and protect.

The Wood Species

  • Padauk, purpleheart, canary wood, zebrawood, maple, and fir each have their own natural characteristics. Some species, particularly padauk and purpleheart, will mellow in color over time with light exposure — this is a natural and expected quality of the wood, not a defect.

Handling

  • Lift from the base, not the lid finial.
  • The lid is fitted individually to each vessel. Handle it separately when moving the urn.
  • If storing or transporting, wrap in soft cloth or the original packaging to prevent surface contact with hard materials.

If you have questions about caring for your specific urn, please reach out through our Memorial Inquiry form.