Wood Cremation Urn – Swamp Kauri curly waved 2
PROUDLY HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES: This full size adult wooden funeral cremation urn features a very rare curly, large fiddle-back, waved, Swamp Kauri. The timber is very old and has been buried in the bush for hundreds even thousands of years.
HANDCRAFTED WITH UTMOST CARE AND QUALITY:
A truly beautiful heirloom urn crafted for your loved one, in the Swiss Wood Technician workshop . Each urn is constructed of superior quality Swamp Kauri Wood and meticulously hand-finished with details to respectfully commemorate your loved one.
This wooden funeral urn is intended to hold the cremated remains or “ashes” of any size adult.
- Made in New Zealand
- Made from real solid Swamp Kauri wood.
- Lacquer matt finish to give the natural look
- Large capacity interior
- Designed to hold remains of one average to large adult.
- 305mm / 185mm/ 145mm high
- interior space 5Lt. or 5000cm3
- Bottom opening access panel attaches with standard screws; remove panel,
- insert plastic bag or (the whole wooden box from the crematorium) holding the remains
- Optional laser engraved inscription available
Swamp Kauri timber in New Zealand is considered rare for several reasons:
- Unique Growth Conditions: Swamp Kauri comes from ancient Kauri trees that grew in swampy, low-lying areas, often in harsh conditions. The natural habitat limits the trees’ growth, making them less common compared to those growing in more favorable conditions.
- Historical Harvesting: Swamp Kauri logs were often buried in estuaries and swamps over thousands of years, and many trees were harvested in the 19th century, leading to a decline in available timber. While some areas have been protected, the past exploitation has impacted the accessibility of this unique wood.
- Buried Logs: Many Swamp Kauri trees were embedded in peat swamps, where they have been preserved for centuries. The process of excavating these buried logs is labor-intensive and requires specialized techniques, adding to their rarity.
- Conservation Efforts: Due to its historical significance and ecological value, there are strict regulations and conservation efforts in place to protect remaining Swamp Kauri forests. This limits the amount of timber that can be sustainably harvested.
- Unique Characteristics: Each piece of Swamp Kauri timber has its own unique appearance due to its natural aging process, which includes beautiful grain patterns and colors. This uniqueness contributes to its desirability but also to its scarcity.
Combined, these factors make Swamp Kauri timber a rare and highly sought-after materil in woodworking.
