New Tölz urn: sustainable design from regional cooperation

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The burial culture in Germany is changing, and with it also the idea of ​​how life after death can be dignified. A new cooperation between a design studio from Berlin and a box maker from Bad Tölz brings a breath of fresh air to the industry and asks the question of how important beauty and sustainability are with urns.

The collaboration of "Urnique" and Rosemarie Auer

The focus of this interesting initiative is the box maker Rosemarie Auer from Bad Tölz, who is known for her creative craftsmanship. Together with the designers Jan Loss and Liliane Boehm from Berlin, they developed the "Hoyah" urn. This urn, made from Jachenauer spruce wood, is not only a practical object, but also an aesthetic work of art that is supposed to donate the surviving consolation. "An important goal was to create an urn that can be used easily and beautifully by everyone," explains Boehm.

A growing interest in aesthetic urns

With the increasing interest in fire burials, the design of urns is becoming more important. More and more people are looking for ways to keep their deceased ashes in a worthy and appealing container. "We realized that there is a gap in the market when it comes to offering beautiful urns," explains Jan Loss. Traditionally, this aspect is often less important, which is an emotional component for both the bereaved and the deceased.

insight into the production and the philosophy behind "Hoyah"

The special bending technique that Rosemarie Auer uses in the production of the urn stands for the combination of traditional handicrafts and modern design. "The wood is first cooked so that it becomes flexible. After that, I form it through special models," explains Auer. This manual process contributes to the special aesthetics of the urn, which plays a central role in a sensitive topic like burial.

regional materials and sustainable approach

Another important aspect of the "Hoyah" urn is its sustainability. The materials come from the region, and Auer assures that no plastic or metal is used during production. "The urn changes within a year, which means that it is also suitable for peace forests," says Liliane Boehm. This is not only environmentally friendly, but also gives the relatives a good feeling when they bury their loved ones in a natural environment.

pricing and access for everyone

The pricing of the "Hoyah" urn is 595 euros, which is something above the average price for conventional urns. Nevertheless, the founders are convinced that the price for quality and manual work is appropriate. "It was important to us that everyone can afford a nice burial," emphasizes Boehm. This idea opens up new perspectives for the burial culture and could reach a variety of people who are at best looking for a personal and aesthetically appealing solution for the final resting place

The cooperation between "Urnique" and Rosemarie Auer stands symptomatically for a cultural change in Germany. Aesthetic and sustainable burial alternatives are becoming increasingly popular, and such initiatives show that tradition and modern demands can be brought together in funeral culture. It remains to be seen how these developments continue to develop and what influence they will have on society in general