Wooden Urns for Ashes "Angel" - Large | Natural Rosewood | Wood Urn
The Wooden Angel Urn features a solid wood construction with a sculpted angel figure integrated into the design, creating a more traditional and symbolic presence
Hand-Carved Angel Detailing
Solid Wood Construction
Secure Bottom Closure
Personalisation Available
This urn is available with a custom engraving of a name or date. To request an engraving, please place your order as normal, then please contact us at support@purememorials.com with your order number and personalised request and we will add it to your order. Engraving is completed within our standard 1-3 business day handling window at no extra cost. Once engraved, personalised items cannot be returned unless they arrive damaged or defective.
The Wooden Angel Urn is designed for full-capacity storage of ashes (adult size), and permanent memorial placement. It can be displayed at home, for a burial, or for columbarium use. If you require a smaller symbolic piece, our keepsake urns or memorial jewellery are more appropriate.
Of all the wooden urns we carry, this is the most detailed carving. The Wooden Angel centres on a full celestial figure in profile, wings layered and expansive, the gown flowing down into fine filigree scrollwork drawn from the Tree of Life, a symbol of the continuity of spirit. Where a simpler angel motif sits flat on the surface, this one is worked in real bas-relief and set into a recessed shadow box frame, so the whole scene has depth and presence rather than reading as a single etched line.
That depth is helped by the finish. The recessed background sits darker while the raised carving is polished to lighter, honey-toned wood, so the contrast throws the angel forward and gives the piece a genuine three-dimensional quality. Continuous bands of hand-carved botanical leaves frame the top and base, adding structure and a sense of weight. As with all rosewood, the grain varies from one urn to the next, so no two are identical.
Free engraving is available, a name, a date, or both, added within the standard 1 to 3-day handling window at no extra cost. Just place your order and email us the details.
Standing 28 cm tall with a 250 cubic inch capacity, it holds full adult remains up to approximately 113 kg (250 lb), accessed through a secure sliding base panel. The rectangular pillar shape sits stably on a mantel, bookshelf, or within a memorial niche and suits home display or a burial vault equally. It's part of our range of adult cremation urns, at the most artistic, detailed end of the wooden collection.
For anyone comparing wooden urns for ashes NZ wide and drawn to a piece with real carved artistry rather than a simple motif, the Wooden Angel is the standout. It's a solid rosewood urn for ashes NZ families can keep at home or place in a formal setting, built to last and able to carry an engraving.
Product Specifications
Adult Sized Urn
Can hold up to 250 lb
Material
Solid Rosewood
For Indoor Storage
Long-term preservation
Dimensions
Materials
Material & Placement
Fashioned entirely from premium, sustainably sourced rosewood, the Wooden Angel Urn delivers exceptional structural longevity and a natural resilience to structural wear over time.
The smooth, polished wood grain highlights the hand-carved detailing, making this timeless vessel suited for interior placement, dedicated family memorial shelves, or placement within sacred remembrance alcoves.
Why Choose the Wooden Angel Urn?
A Complete, Considered Resting Place
Designed to hold all ashes, offering a single, settled place for long-term keeping.
Artistic Composition
The focal point is a striking bas-relief carving of a celestial angel in profile. The figure is characterised by expansive, layered wings and a gown that transitions into intricate, filigree-style scrolls. This “Tree of Life†inspired flowing linework represents the continuity of spirit and grace.
Architectural Framing
The urn utilises a recessed shadow-box effect on the front face, which creates a natural frame for the artwork. The top and base are accented by continuous frieze bands of hand-carved botanical leaves, providing a sense of organic symmetry and structural “weight.â€
Material and Finish
Crafted from dense, fine-grained rosewood, the piece features a multi-tonal finish. The darker, recessed background provides a sharp visual contrast to the lighter, polished honey tones of the raised carvings, enhancing the three-dimensional depth of the piece.
Form Factor
The rectangular pillar silhouette offers a clean, architectural presence. Unlike traditional rounded vases, this shape allows for stable placement on mantels, bookshelves, or within memorial niches.
Made for the Home
The decorative finish allows it to sit naturally in living areas, rather than feeling confined to a formal setting.
A Simpler, More Personal Approach
At Pure Memorials, we believe families deserve absolute transparency and gentle care during life's most emotional moments.
By curating our collection directly with specialised artisan partners, we provide direct access to premium memorial goods, eliminating unnecessary corporate layers and keeping our focus entirely on compassionate customer support.
Delivery & Packaging
Orders are dispatched within 1-3 business days and arrive within 9-18 business days of ordering. Your order is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely.
All items are shipped with full tracking, you'll receive your tracking details by email once your order is on its way.