PaperTurtleUrns
Handmade cremation urns by Laura Bruzzese
Announcement
*Holiday Schedule: custom orders placed after Dec 20 will be started on Jan 3. Orders placed the week of Dec 18 will be continued in early January. Thanks!*
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese, thanks for visiting! We strive to create custom and readymade urns that best reflect your family members' lives. Readymade urns ship within 1-2 days, custom urns are made-to-order as quickly as possible while giving each urn the care and attention it needs. Turn-around time can vary between 2-6 weeks depending on the design and our production schedule. See more design examples and behind-the-scenes videos on our website, paperturtle.com.
**IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A MEMORIAL SCHEDULED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW**. While readymade urns typically ship within 1-3 business days, there are occasionally unforeseen delays; we appreciate your help to ensure your urn is received within the appropriate timeframe. Rush service available.
CUSTOM URNS: We devote our time & attention to each urn as needed; each is unique, and some take longer than others depending on design & our production schedule. I will do my best to keep you updated throughout the process, including any technical issues that may arise (rare, but it happens). Thank you for your patience and understanding with this special work.
SIZING NOTE: The funeral industry standard for measuring appropriate urn capacity is 1 lb living weight = 1 cubic inch. Capacities for urns are listed according to this standard; however, please note that cremation is not a 'perfect science' and there are rare occasions when the volume of ashes is larger than expected. If you have questions about size/capacity, please ask your funeral professional or contact me in advance of purchase. Thanks so much.
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12/15/23 We will be out of the studio Dec 20 - Jan 3 to spend time with our families. Orders received this week will be after Jan 3 and may take a little longer to complete than normally expected. Thanks!
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Rhonda on Apr 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI’m more than satisfied with this turtle urn. It is so beautiful, so well crafted and more than I expected. Laura did an amazing job of painting and taking such care. Being able to say goodbye to my sister this way really helps the indescribable loss our family has experienced. My sister loved sea turtles- what a way to say goodbye. Thanks so much Laura!
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Abby on Apr 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI’d been looking for a year to find an urn that encapsulated my grandmas spirit. The quality is great and I have so much peace knowing my grandmas ashes are in a safe place.
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aubreyjanegillman on Apr 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOur urn was exactly what we asked for and turned out perfectly.
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Psy on Mar 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starslovely experience, turtle looks fabulous and had great communication during the whole process. =]
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MJ on Mar 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful product, well done. I would order again if the need ever comes up again.
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Michelle on Mar 9, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOur turtle urn was great. It was a great send off. Did not float but for a minute but seeing it descend was beautiful. Thank You
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Sephorah on Apr 24, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI could not have imagined anything more perfect. Thank you so much Laura, for something so honoring for our daughter.
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About PaperTurtleUrns
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All of my urns are made by me on the potter's wheel or cast from my original shapes. -
I hand-paint many of the designs. -
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The cir. 1890s adobe studio I work in is located next to my home.
From My Heart to Your Hands
Shop members
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Laura Bruzzese
Owner, Creator, Designer
Production partners
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3 P Partners
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A small crafts company located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where employees are paid fair wages for their work in traditional arts.
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Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Custom and personalized orders
Personlize your urn with names/dates or meaningful text, special imagery or colors, size and shape. Fully custom urns created with my design guidance are also available. Prices vary according to size and design complexity. Rush service available. Please convo me or email laura@paper-turtle.com to discuss options.
Sizing details
Listings include size, weight, and capacity (volume in cubic inches) for each urn. To help customers select the appropriate sized urn for their needs, it is standard industry practice to allow one cubic inch per pound of body weight (i.e., 100 ci for an individual weighing 100 pounds or less).
The dry weight calculation is 1 cup = 14.4 cubic inches.
Care instructions
Clean ceramic urns with a soft, damp cloth or dusting fabric. Clean biodegradable urns with soft cloth.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All ceramic urns are double-boxed to ensure safety during transit. I use only biodegradable fill and recyclable plastic bubble and cardboard packing materials. I am happy to include a note card with a special message per request.
Wholesale availability
Please contact me at laura@paper-turtle.com for wholesale inquiries for ceramic urns.
Care instructions
Ceramic urns may be sealed or left unsealed for future scattering. To permanently seal your ceramic urn, squeeze a few drops of clear epoxy such as E6000 onto the flange, and insert into base. Wipe off any excess epoxy with a clean cloth.