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Last updated on Jan 26, 2026
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Katherine on Aug 6, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis is the sort of item you wish you didn't need to buy, but I'm so thankful for Laura's skill and talent. I trusted her to create my beautiful girl's resting place, and she exceeded my expectations. I appreciated the ability to review the urn before firing and when it came out of the kiln. She packaged it with great care. Thank you.
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Etsy buyer on Jul 31, 2026
4 out of 5 starsI would give this seller six stars if I could! Laura did a beautiful job, messaged me with questions, sent a final proof, and prioritized shipping so the turtle arrived a week before my mom’s memorial. Everyone thought it was charming and memorable way to send my mom’s ashes off in style. Highly recommend.
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Rayella on Jul 26, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThe item arrived quickly and was packaged very securely. The urn is even more beautifully crafted than I expected, with thoughtful attention to detail. Whenever I had questions, the seller was incredibly responsive and even followed up to confirm that the item had shipped, which I truly appreciated. This urn will be a meaningful and beautiful way to honor and spread my uncle’s ashes. Thank you for creating something so special during such an important moment.
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Sage on Jun 22, 2026
5 out of 5 starsMessaged her asking if this could get to me before my trip date and she said no problem and she got it out to me way ahead of schedule. Very happy
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Heather on May 5, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI reached out to find out the purple options. When she didn't have what I was looking for, Laura was very helpful in getting me the right color. Customer service was fantastic. She is quick to respond. The urn is perfect. It was well packaged.
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Grace on Jul 27, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this urn for my grandmother who passed suddenly. Laura was so incredibly kind and got it to me so quickly. It’s beautiful and exactly what she would have wanted as her resting place. I’m very grateful for the comfort this brings myself and my family. Thank you very much Laura!
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Taylor on Jul 27, 2026
5 out of 5 starsLaura was kind, professional, and responsive in crafting an urn for the loss of a friend's baby. It looked beautiful at her memorial and will be beautiful in their home for years to come. Thank you, Laura!
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Michelle on Jul 24, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAmazing communication! Laura was kind and quick to respond. The turtles came in and were exactly as described. They were well packaged and cared for. Thank you!! Would definitely purchase from her again!
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Lilli on Jul 22, 2026
5 out of 5 starsWow. This exceeded our expectations in every way. It really gave a special touch to our final goodbye. Came with a sweet message from the seller after ordering. Unexpected high winds really made us grateful for this beautiful send off case.
About PaperTurtleUrns
Sales
6,211
On Etsy since 2016
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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.
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.
Shop policies
Last updated on May 4, 2024
Shipping
See item details for estimated arrival times.
Customs and import taxes
For US deliveries, Etsy policy requires that import duties and fees are included in the checkout price. Non-US buyers may need to pay these fees upon delivery. You can message me to confirm how these fees will be paid for your order. I'm not responsible for any customs-related delays.
Payment options
Secure options
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
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Returns & exchanges
See item details for return and exchange eligibility.
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
More information
Last updated on
Dec 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
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.
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