--- title: 5 More DIY Urns description: diy urn funeral death casket image: https://64.media.tumblr.com/83d713c47288bbd51bc36d3a9124956a/7f37533416c2d926-f5/s500x750/2d66dda9f7a59a173db6ba24d681852e8e31329f.jpg --- [![Tukios Logo-Feb-06-2024-10-31-08-6755-PM](https://blog.tukios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tukios%20Logo-Feb-06-2024-10-31-08-6755-PM.png?width=2007&height=546&name=Tukios%20Logo-Feb-06-2024-10-31-08-6755-PM.png "Tukios Logo-Feb-06-2024-10-31-08-6755-PM")](http://tukios.com) [![LEARN MORE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8219670/interactive-155913513524.png)](https://blog.tukios.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLPdmDTP6YLUKyp2vwLWs6esoA6n1UkplzPvXUXv0sDaoCdw%2B3Bgyrm20bJ%2FAw7gpnSMLscAcMWBVMnoKLH9g87163APmw%2BhwGYM3GTulLCCk1Hamb3YQhZvg6WN2MpxMvBU19FJLxQhEcB9tYrXaGNx1Q82sPfxcNK%2BEeiIeVPR0AKm22NafmZc2%2BTO43Gyw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=155913513524&portalId=8219670) # Tukios Tribune ## [5 More DIY Urns](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns) Mar 2, 2020, 11:47:00 AM / by [Emily Sonderegger](https://blog.tukios.com/author/emily-sonderegger) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In a [previous blog post](https://blog.tukios.com/post/189437027278/5-diy-urn-ideas) we highlighted some do it yourself urns that are not only personal, but beautiful to display. Here are 5 more ideas that you can use for the cremains of a loved one.  **Nesting Doll** Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls, are a beautiful way to store cremains. You can either find a set that is already painted or purchase a [kit with blank dolls](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBestPysanky-Unpainted-Wooden-Russian-Nesting%2Fdp%2FB00X5JJ0OK%2Fref%3Dsr_1_9%3Fcrid%3D2PD06XX9U492B%26keywords%3Dmatryoshka%2Bdoll%26qid%3D1583177706%26sprefix%3Dmatryosh%252Caps%252C212%26sr%3D8-9&t=NGNhYWI3OTY2ZTZjOTU3YjI2MGYxNWQ1OTM1MTI4MzY4MGFkOWNlYyxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) that you can paint yourself to resemble your loved one.  ![image](https://64.media.tumblr.com/83d713c47288bbd51bc36d3a9124956a/7f37533416c2d926-f5/s500x750/2d66dda9f7a59a173db6ba24d681852e8e31329f.jpg) *Photo by [miram Oh](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2F%40talking_dolphin%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=YmIwZTM0YTM4ZGEyMjI3NmJhYjNjZjUwMzE0MzlkMDdhNDZjMDJkMSxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) on [Unsplash](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fmatryoshka%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZTA1MTM2YmZhMmIxNWE5MzQ5ODBjN2E1MmE1MjQyOWMwOTYxMTdjZSxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631)* **Piggy Bank** Piggy banks come in all kinds of novelty shapes and designs, so why not use one as an urn? Just be sure to seal the coin slot with a piece of heavy duty tape or some caulk.  ![image](https://64.media.tumblr.com/218665ee16e70822b44dc9efb3e579bb/7f37533416c2d926-b4/s500x750/04c493545bfdb7f73b6ecaa43d8187fd2ffae36a.jpg) *Photo by [Paweł Czerwiński](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2F%40pawel_czerwinski%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZTAyNDAyZTY1YWM4YjJmOWUwZjg0YzQ5ZjgxZmU1OTI3NTNiMTRiZCxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) on [Unsplash](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fpiggy-bank%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=OWU5OWY1NmU3ZTg2NTI3OTMzN2E5NWNkMDliNjhkZGMwOWJjM2RhZSxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631)* **Perfume Bottle** Scent is one of the most powerful senses tied to memory so celebrate a loved one’s signature scent by using an empty bottle of their favorite perfume or cologne as an urn.  ![image](https://64.media.tumblr.com/8383028cca4bdce5d0fb3a52dfa87e81/7f37533416c2d926-9a/s500x750/53ed2e55e738f44b274b6dee205e6fed7b78f62b.jpg) *Photo by [Nadia Cortellesi](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2F%40nadiacortellesi%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZWVhNGU0YjFmMDUyZTlhZjMwYmMyYzhlNzcyMjM5OTgyMDkwNDliOCxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) on [Unsplash](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fperfume%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZDMwMGE2YzBlZGU2YzkzOGRkY2QzNDc4OGIxYjU3MjMwMzgzZmRlZixCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631)* **Hollowed out Book** If your loved one was a reader and you love a crafting project, you can get a hardback copy of their favorite novel and [hollow out the pages](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikihow.com%2FMake-a-Hollow-Book&t=NGIzNDZjNzRlYTU2OTcxNmE0NWYzZjEzNTdjZGZhMjQ5MzEyOGMyMixCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) to create a hidden compartment that you can use as an urn. It’s a meaningful, unique, and discreet way to display cremains.  ![image](https://64.media.tumblr.com/e96dd948fd4eae77847c2429e4fd506e/7f37533416c2d926-87/s500x750/c308ea6d11c146bd10caa4ef67dcb894c8bb30a8.jpg) *Photo by [Artsy Vibes](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2F%40artsyvibes%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZDY1ZTE2YzE1ZmQzYmMyZDAwM2U2MzcwOTgxYzI5ZWYzYzFlNGIzOSxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) on [Unsplash](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fvintage-book%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=NTRmNTk1YmUxNGZmNzhlMTcxNTdhNzkyY2I3MzE2YTY3NjA4ODZiNixCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631)* **Bullet Casing** If your loved one was an avid hunter, dividing their ashes into some empty bullet casings would be a unique way to honor their memory. It’s also a great way to divide ashes among multiple people. The casings can be displayed by themselves or stored in a keepsake box. ![image](https://64.media.tumblr.com/74a3e6554d97c5d41947aa4e27a2d982/7f37533416c2d926-dd/s500x750/fc60396931ebb5a8dc9aeb82ab65e1d47818b62c.jpg) *Photo by [Will Porada](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2F%40will0629%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=MjczNjc1NmE3NzJlZjgyMTcxZmI1NTAzNTk4ODZkOTk1ZTJiZjU2ZCxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631) on [Unsplash](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Funsplash.com%2Fs%2Fphotos%2Fbullet%3Futm_source%3Dunsplash%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3DcreditCopyText&t=ZTNiZTI0YWQ1ZGJkM2FmMjYzM2M3ZjgzZWUxZDVkMTYyOGEwMjg4YyxCZHBEbkFvYw%3D%3D&b=t%3At5i2S9HlB4ghnhkVmeGs0g&p=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tukios.com%2Fpost%2F611507123071926272%2F5-more-diy-urns&m=0&ts=1600802631)* #### Written by [Emily Sonderegger](https://blog.tukios.com/author/emily-sonderegger) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - [Recent](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns#tab-1) - [Popular](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns#tab-2) - [Categories](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns#tab-3) ### Lists by Topic - [Website (50)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/website) - [Obituary (12)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/obituary) - [Tribute Videos (12)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-videos) - [Physical Products (11)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/physical-products) - [Customer Support (6)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/customer-support) - [AI (5)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/ai) - [Tukios Team (5)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tukios-team) - [Aftercare (3)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/aftercare) - [Tribute Video Themes (2)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-video-themes) - [data (2)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/data) - [Podcast (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/podcast) - [Tribute Video Music (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-video-music) - [Website Floral Store (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/website-floral-store) see all ### Posts by Topic - [Website (50)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/website) - [Obituary (12)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/obituary) - [Tribute Videos (12)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-videos) - [Physical Products (11)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/physical-products) - [Customer Support (6)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/customer-support) - [AI (5)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/ai) - [Tukios Team (5)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tukios-team) - [Aftercare (3)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/aftercare) - [Tribute Video Themes (2)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-video-themes) - [data (2)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/data) - [Podcast (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/podcast) - [Tribute Video Music (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/tribute-video-music) - [Website Floral Store (1)](https://blog.tukios.com/tag/website-floral-store) See all ### Recent Posts # About Tukios Tukios is the largest Tribute Video Software application in the deathcare profession. 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