--- title: 5 More DIY Urns description: diy urn funeral death casket --- [Tukios Tribune](https://blog.tukios.com) # [5 More DIY Urns](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns) Written by [Emily Sonderegger](https://blog.tukios.com/author/emily-sonderegger) | Mar 2, 2020 6:47:00 PM 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.  *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.  *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.  *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.  *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. *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)* [View full post](https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Emily Sonderegger" }, "dateModified" : "2021-02-12T22:00:26.922Z", "datePublished" : "2020-03-02T18:47:00Z", "headline" : "5 More DIY Urns", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 333, "url" : "https://64.media.tumblr.com/83d713c47288bbd51bc36d3a9124956a/7f37533416c2d926-f5/s500x750/2d66dda9f7a59a173db6ba24d681852e8e31329f.jpg", "width" : 500 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.tukios.com/5-more-diy-urns", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/8219670/logov2-no%20tagline%201200px.png", "width" : 213.64986 }, "name" : "Tukios Tribune" } } ```