Human Tributes

Human Tributes — Handcrafted in Western Australia

Our Human Tributes represent a commitment to honest craft and architectural permanence. Every vessel is individually numbered and handcrafted in our Maida Vale workshop, designed to serve as a dignified anchor for a life well-lived.

To assist in your selection, our work is curated into three distinct design philosophies:

  • The Monolith Series: Modern, architectural memorials featuring a sequential horizontal grain wrap and cross-grain spline reinforcements.
  • The Heritage Collection: Timeless tributes defined by a classic plinth-and-lid structure, celebrating the solid presence of Australian hardwoods.
  • The Dovetail Series: Our masterwork collection, showcasing exposed joinery and intricate craftsmanship for a truly bespoke memorial.

Every piece in our 2026 collections is unique; once a numbered vessel is sold, it is removed from the gallery.

  • Handcrafted Jarrah Urn Monolith Series 26

    Handcrafted Jarrah Urn: Monolith Series 26 | A Cut Above

    $475.00

    Monolith Series #001 through #010 are now part of a private interstate collection. We are currently releasing #011 from the workshop.  A monolithic expression of remembrance. Hand-carved from deep West Australian Jarrah with structural Australian Oak splines and a precision-fitted internal sleeve.

  • Premium Black Walnut Urn - Handcrafted Solid Timber Memorial

    The #1 Premium Black Walnut Urn | Best Artisan Timber Memorial

    $850.00

    A striking balance of deep chocolate heartwood and creamy sapwood.

    This American Black Walnut urn is a “one-of-one” piece, celebrating the natural “Coffee and Cream” highlights found only in premium solid timber. Its sophisticated tones offer a timeless and dignified tribute.

  • Solid Jarrah Urn - Handcrafted Western Australian Hardwood Memorial

    Jarrah

    $850.00

    The iconic timber of Western Australia, celebrated for its strength and deep, resonant colour.

    Crafted from premium, sustainably sourced Jarrah, these vessels offer a rich, reddish-brown palette. We invite you to notice how the grain wraps seamlessly around the corners, a hallmark of our commitment to true architectural joinery.

  • Australian Oak Cremation Urn - Sustainable Timber Memorial Made in WA

    Australian Oak

    $850.00

    A bright, contemporary classic featuring the subtle, straw-coloured tones of the Australian bush.

    Notice how the delicate grain wraps around the edges of the vessel, showcasing the integrity of the solid timber and creating a clean, unified aesthetic perfect for a modern memorial.

  • Solid White Oak Urn - Handcrafted Premium Timber Memorial with Artisan Joinery

    White Oak

    $850.00

    Refined, sophisticated, and contemporary. American White Oak is the preferred choice for modern architectural spaces.

    Observe the way the linear grain wraps flawlessly around the corners of the vessel. This continuous flow highlights the cool, honey-grey tones of the timber and confirms its solid-block construction.

  • WA Blackbutt Cremation Urn - Handcrafted Western Australian Memorial

    Blackbutt

    $850.00

    A quintessential Australian hardwood, Blackbutt is prized for its immense strength and warm, straw-coloured tones.

    Notice the subtle, shifting grain as it wraps around the corners. This vessel celebrates the cleaner, more refined face of Blackbutt, offering a memorial that feels both incredibly substantial and naturally bright.

  • American Cherry Wood Urn - Premium Handcrafted Timber Memorial

    Cherry

    $850.00

    A cabinet-maker’s favourite, celebrated for its exceptionally smooth grain and warm, glowing character.

    We invite you to follow the delicate, flowing grain as it wraps seamlessly around the vessel. Cherry is a unique timber that deepens in colour with age, growing richer and more resonant over time.

  • WA Marri Urn | Handcrafted Natural Gum Vein Memorial

    Marri

    $850.00

    A true “Wood of the West,” Marri is iconic for its rugged honey-gold tones and striking natural character.

    Notice how the bold, expressive grain wraps around the vessel. Every piece of Marri tells a unique story of the Western Australian landscape, featuring the dark gum veins that make this timber so distinctive.

  • Dovetail Australian Oak Urn

    Dovetail Australian Oak Urn

    $1,150.00

    Dovetail Australian Oak Urn.  A bright, honey-toned tribute featuring the iconic strength of traditional dovetail joinery.

    Crafted from solid Australian Oak, the interlocking corner joints provide a rhythmic, decorative detail that speaks to the permanence and quality of the piece. A modern classic for a cherished memorial.

  • Dovetail Black Walnut Urn

    Dovetail Black Walnut Urn

    $1,150.00

    Dovetail Black Walnut Urn demonstrates the pinnacle of traditional joinery. A hand-crafted memorial featuring structural dovetail joints in premium Black Walnut.

    This vessel is a celebration of “Coffee and Cream” Walnut, where the interlocking dovetails highlight the beautiful contrast between dark heartwood and pale sapwood. A permanent, heirloom-quality tribute.

  • The Heritage Marri Keepsake Urn

    The Heritage Marri Keepsake Urn

    $950.00

    The Heritage Marri Keepsake Urn.

    A dual-purpose heirloom memorial designed to hold both a loved one’s remains and their most precious mementos. Hand-crafted from solid 12mm Western Australian Marri, featuring a hinged lid and a hand-fitted internal tray for jewellery, photos, and keepsakes.

  • Glacial Oak Wooden Urn with premium honey gold grain and pillar joinery

    Tasmanian Blackwood

    Coming Soon: The deep, fiddleback shimmer of Tasmanian Blackwood.

    One of Australia’s most prestigious timbers is returning to the workshop. We are preparing a small selection of Blackwood vessels, celebrated for their rich golden-brown hues and incredible natural “glow.”

  • Glacial Oak Wooden Urn with premium honey gold grain and pillar joinery

    Glacial Oak Wooden Urn

    Glacial Oak Wooden Urn. Coming Soon: The crisp, modern elegance of Glacial Oak.

    We are currently hand-crafting a limited run of Glacial Oak vessels. Known for its exceptionally pale, cool tones and clean grain, this series will offer a bright, serene memorial choice. Estimated availability: Late January.

The Heritage Collection represents our eighth year of traditional craftsmanship in our Perth Hills workshop. These premium memorial vessels are handcrafted from a selection of both local and imported solid hardwoods, utilising 12mm timber for strength and permanence. Designed with a generous 3.5L+ capacity to accommodate traditional remains, each urn serves as a dignified, artisan-made tribute. Proudly Western Australian owned and operated.