PaperTurtleUrns
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
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. *Please let me know if there is a memorial already planned.* Rush service available. Most orders ship USPS Priority (from 87102).
CUSTOM URNS: We devote our full time and attention to each urn as needed; each is unique, and some take longer than others, depending on design & our production schedule at any given time. 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 each of our urns is 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.
1/2/22 Happy New Year! All Custom listings are active again. We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping bring your ideas to life to honor your special human and furry family members this year.
11/16/21 Current turn-around time for carved or painted custom urns is about 4 weeks. Cat urns are 2-3 weeks (longer for markings & portraits). We will stop taking custom orders Dec 10 in order to finish urns that are in progress, and take some time off for the holidays. Thank you!
11/4/21 *I am traveling for a few days*. New orders will ship Nov 10, and the round and vertical baby urn listings will be renewed then too. If you have an immediate need, please message me and I will arrange advance shipping. Thanks!
8/24/21
Current turn-around times for customized urns:
Baby urns with decals: 2-3 weeks
Painted urns: 3-4 weeks
Painted cat urns (markings or portrait): 3-4 weeks
Single color cat urns (with names): 2-3 weeks
Thank you!
Announcement
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. *Please let me know if there is a memorial already planned.* Rush service available. Most orders ship USPS Priority (from 87102).
CUSTOM URNS: We devote our full time and attention to each urn as needed; each is unique, and some take longer than others, depending on design & our production schedule at any given time. 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 each of our urns is 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.
1/2/22 Happy New Year! All Custom listings are active again. We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping bring your ideas to life to honor your special human and furry family members this year.
11/16/21 Current turn-around time for carved or painted custom urns is about 4 weeks. Cat urns are 2-3 weeks (longer for markings & portraits). We will stop taking custom orders Dec 10 in order to finish urns that are in progress, and take some time off for the holidays. Thank you!
11/4/21 *I am traveling for a few days*. New orders will ship Nov 10, and the round and vertical baby urn listings will be renewed then too. If you have an immediate need, please message me and I will arrange advance shipping. Thanks!
8/24/21
Current turn-around times for customized urns:
Baby urns with decals: 2-3 weeks
Painted urns: 3-4 weeks
Painted cat urns (markings or portrait): 3-4 weeks
Single color cat urns (with names): 2-3 weeks
Thank you!
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Ashley on Jan 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am just blown away by the final product. Losing our little boy was sudden and extremely traumatizing for us. The wooden box that they gave us just didn’t do him justice. Laura worked with me to create the most perfect urn for our little angel. Laura got his coloring and the little white furs between his eyes down perfectly. I’m extremely grateful. Thank you so much ♥️
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Alyssa on Jan 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis urn is so beautiful and such a great way to hold my little fur babies ashes. Thank you again for making this beautiful piece of art for Skitty!
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David on Jan 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe custom urn prepared matches the commission beautifully and was created very expediently. Thanks!
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ahamai on Jan 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLaura made a beautiful urn for my cockatiel, Lucy, who passed when he was 27 years and 10 months old. I sent Laura a picture of him and she was able to paint a perfect image even on the smallest urn. Thank you again!
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Chelsea on Jan 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI was able to communicate on a quick basis with this company and she was able to accommodate all I wanted for my baby's urn. She was even able to get it to me in time for Christmas. I loved the little note I received with my urn. She was able to make a very difficult purchase an easier experience. Her artwork is incredible on my urn. I am so happy with the finished product.
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lisacgrossman on Jan 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt looks absolutely beautiful and perfect. Really appreciated the messages and pics to be sure it was exactly what I wanted. Seller was great, thank you so much!!!
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coleebishop on Dec 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLaura is simply a delight to work with. Being in the business of urn making, particularly for infants and children I can imagine is very difficult. She handles each item that she makes with grace and love, and you can FEEL it come through in her work.
Laura is quick to respond to anyone on her books. She sends picture and message updates through each step of the process, and is always very welcome to feedback. She ensures that every detail is to your liking before moving to the next step.
We are so honored to have her talent displayed in our home; as the final resting place for our Nora. Thank you again, a million times over, Laura. -
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Liliam on Jan 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis beautiful sea turtle urn was so beautifully made, the pictures online don't give it justice. It's more beautiful in person. It was a gorgeous day on the ocean on the day of the memorial, and our "Lola" floated away on her next adventures so peacefully. Thank you for answering my questions promptly, and for making sure I would receive the urn on time, considering out time crunch. You do beautiful work!
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.
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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
I am honored to help families select or create urns that celebrate the lives of their beloved family members and pets. I strive to offer personal and compassionate service providing urns that encompass individuality, beauty, uniqueness, and excellent craftsmanship. Every life is a work of art. Thank you for visiting.
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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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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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.