First popular in Europe, the idea for hourglasses to be used as urns was brought to the US by the men and women serving overseas during WWII. Hourglasses signify the passing of time, and their use as a vessel for holding our loved one's remains is a wonderful way to mark the time we shared with them.
Hourglass urns are made differently than a regular hourglass, with a larger center hole to allow the ashes to flow through. They cannot be exactly timed, due to the consistency of the cremains, and sand will need to be added to help them flow. However, an hourglass is a beautiful symbol of the passage of time, and can become a family heirloom, passed down for generations. Engraving available - see options.
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Hourglass Keepsake Necklace or Keychain
$34.99 $36.99
Whether it's for your loved ones cremains or sand from a memorable vacation this highly polished, stainless steel necklace makes the perfect vessel and a meaningful gift. Comes in silver,...
Hourglass Cremation Necklace Silver, Black or Gold
$36.99
Hourglasses represent the passing of time and how precious it is.This highly polished, stainless steel necklace makes the perfect vessel for your loved ones cremains. Also perfect for holding sand...
Freestanding Fillable Hourglass Urn
$89.99
NEW! This clear freestanding hourglass with its clean lines and simple design makes a wonderful vessel to hold your loved one's cremains. Also available with a black or white marble...
Antique Wood Tea Break Hourglass Urn
$94.99
**NEW** As the Victorian cotton and woolen mills closed throughout the industrial North of England and Scotland over the last 40 years the antique wooden bobbins and shuttles left behind have been...
Cherry Hourglass Urn II
$94.99
Our very popular cherry hourglass is now available in a smaller version with an empty globe so you can add your own loves one's cremains. Engraving available - see...
K&H Vintage Brass Hourglass Urn - Two Sizes
$96.99
This hourglass was inspired by Kelvin Hughes, the company most notable for their manufacture of scientific and marine instruments. With its beautiful brass finish and available with a hand blown globe...
K&H Vintage Silver Hourglass Urn
$116.99
This hourglass was inspired by Kelvin Hughes, the company most notable for their manufacture of scientific and marine instruments. With its beautiful polished silver finish and available with a hand...
Vintage Rotating Hourglass Urn II
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**NEW** This hourglass is a beauty! Like the larger version of this hourglass the intricate detail on the base as well as the graceful curves make this a lovely vessel...
Silver Hourglass Urn
$129.99
This silver timer sits on a sturdy, attractive rosewood stand, painted black for a nice contrast. 18th Century industrial design, collectible because of its combined historical and practical value with...
Modern Hourglass Urn on Stand
$129.99
This modern hourglass urn with its clean lines and simple design makes a wonderful vessel to hold your loved ones cremains. Beautifully presented in a contemporary black solid wood and...
Sun and Moon Brass Hourglass Urn
$129.99
NEW** This hourglass is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed. The sun and moon represent different things in different cultures but the one thing that is common...
Lion or Dragon Brass Hourglass Urn
$129.99
This hourglass is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed. The lion is a very diverse symbol. Its most common traits are: majesty, strength, courage, justice, and military...
Black Square Hourglass Urn with Gold Spindles
$129.99
Brand new! This hourglass has black wood bases and gold metal spindles creating a bold, striking combination. The globes are hand blown and makes a wonderful option for a adding...
Black Square Hourglass Urn with Silver Spindles
$129.99
Brand new! This hourglass has black wood bases and silver metal spindles creating a bold, striking combination. The globes are hand blown and makes a wonderful option for a adding...
Crystal Brass Hourglass Urn
$134.99
NEW** Like our very popular rose and crystal hourglass this one is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed with flowers and a large center sparkly crystal. The rose mandala...
Crystal Brass Hourglass Urn II
$134.99
NEW** Like our very popular rose and crystal hourglass this one is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed with flowers and a large center sparkly crystal. This version also...
Gold and Crystal Hourglass Urn - Red or Blue
$134.99
NEW** Like our very popular rose and crystal hourglass this one is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed with flowers and a large center sparkly crystal. The rose mandala...
Silver Crystal Hourglass Urn
$134.99
NEW** Like our very popular rose and crystal hourglass this one is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed with flowers and a large center sparkly crystal. The rose mandala...
Bronze Hourglass Urn
$139.99
NEW! This bronzed, brass timer sits on a sturdy, attractive wood stand.18th Century industrial design, collectible because of its combined historical and practical value with an aged patina and distressed...
Black Square Hourglass Urn with Metal Spindles
$139.99
Brand new! This hourglass has black wood bases and black metal spindles for a clean contemporary look. The globes are hand blown in England and makes a wonderful option for holding...
Natural Square Hourglass Urn with Metal Spindles
$139.99
This hourglass has natural wood bases and black metal spindles for a clean contemporary look. The globes are hand blown in England and makes a wonderful option for holding your loved one's...
Antique Spool Bobbin Urn Hourglass
$139.99
Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s, this is a truly unique hourglass urn. Quick Overview Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s Available...
Wood Square Hourglass Urn with Black Metal Spindles
$139.99
Brand new! This hourglass has rich, brown wood bases and black metal spindles for a clean contemporary look. The globes are hand blown in England and makes a wonderful option...
Kelvin & Hughes Vintage Brass Rotating Hourglass Urn
$139.99
This hourglass is a beauty! Perfect for the anglophile, the design pays homage to the Kelvin Hughes company, known for making maritime and scientific instruments. The intricate detail on the...
Sun and Moon Brass Three Tier Urn
$139.99
Like it's cousin, this three tier globe hourglass is quite substantial for its size and is beautifully detailed. The sun and moon represent different things in different cultures but the...
Wood Square Hourglass Urn with Gold Accents
$144.99
Like it's cousin, this hourglass has rich, brown wood bases and black metal spindles for a clean contemporary look but with gold accents for a little added visual interest. The...
Bronzed Time Turner Urn Rotating Hourglass
$144.99
**NEW** This unique style of this hourglass it allows it to rotate within the frame both horizontally and vertically. Comes empty and ready for you to fill with your loved one's...
Cherry Hourglass Urn
$149.99 $159.99
Popular cherry hourglass is now available with an empty globe to use as an urn. Makes an elegant vessel for holding your loved ones remains. Engraving available -...
Walnut Hourglass Urn
$149.99 $154.99
This solid wood hourglass in the classic design with walnut lacquer finish makes the perfect vessel to hold your loved one's cremains. Glass globe hand blown in England. Engraving...
Dragon Scale Urn Hourglass
$149.99
LIMITED EDITION! Solid brass and substantial with an antique finish, this hourglass has beautifully detailed dragon scales on the ends spindles reminiscent of dragon teeth. A substantial and unique option...
Black Round Hourglass Urn with Metal Spindles
$149.99
Round wood endcaps, painted black, and paired with black metal spindles for a modern take on the traditional hourglass. Makes a wonderful vessel to hold your loved ones cremains. Engraving available...
Antique Wood Sand Timer Urn
$154.99
Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s, this is a truly unique hourglass urn. Quick Overview Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s Available...
Stainless Steel Metal Urn
$159.99
Modern and timeless this metal timer has clean lines and makes a wonderful vessel to hold your loved one's cremains. Engraving available - see ideas - request quote Usually ships...
Square Hourglass Urn with Metal Spindles
$159.99
Square wood endcaps, painted black, and paired with metal spindles for a modern take on the traditional round hourglass. Makes a wonderful vessel to hold your loved ones cremains. Engraving...
Heart Vintage Rotating Hourglass Urn
$159.99
This hourglass is a beauty! The intricate vintage style detail on the base as well as the graceful curves reminiscent of a heart makes this a great option for holding...
Vintage Rose Rotating Hourglass Urn
$159.99
NEW** This hourglass is quite stunning. The bronze finish, intricate details on the base as well as the graceful curves make this a lovely vessel to add your loved one's cremains....
K&H Vintage Brass Rotating Hourglass Urn
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LIMITED EDITION This hourglass was inspired by Kelvin Hughes, the company most notable for their manufacture of scientific and marine instruments. With its beautiful matte brass finish and available with a hand...
Silver Vintage Rose Rotating Hourglass Urn
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NEW** This hourglass is quite stunning. The silver finish, intricate details on the base as well as the graceful curves make this a lovely vessel to add your loved one's cremains....
Compass Rotating Urn Hourglass
$159.99
This is a one of a kind hourglass. Incorporating nautical design - the compass in the ships wheel and the hourglass itself, all instruments used aboard ships. Glass globe is...
Nickel Vintage Rose Rotating Hourglass Urn
$159.99
NEW** This hourglass is quite stunning. The nickel finish, intricate details on the base as well as the graceful curves make this a lovely vessel to add your loved one's cremains....
Chess Urn Hourglass
$159.99
*NEW**This is a one of a kind hourglass. Brass construction, very substantial and heavy for its size, the ends each have a chess board, perfect for the game lover! With it's handblown ...
Compass Urn Hourglass
$159.99 $169.99
**LIMITED EDITION**This is a one of a kind hourglass. Constructed of brass, very substantial and heavy for its size, the ends each have a compass. With it's handblown empty glass globe...
Astrology Hourglass Urn
$159.99
“We are born at a given moment, in a given place and, like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season of which...
Figure Eight Rotating Hourglass Urn
$164.99
Aptly named, the frame of this sand timer hugs the globe, reminiscent of the number 8. Rotates within the frame and comes empty and ready for you to fill with...
Antique Metal Urn
$169.99
This hourglass with its antique brass finish and clean lines blends modern and classic beautifully. Makes a great vessel to hold your loved ones cremains. Engraving available - see...
Galleon Antique Bobbin Urn Hourglass
$169.99 $179.99
NEW! The cradle for this hourglass is made of recycled industrial artifacts dating back to the 1940's. Composed of antique wood spools found in abandoned textile mills in England, the...
Three Tier Antique Wood Urn Sand Timer
$169.99
NEW!Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1900s, this three tier antique bobbin hourglass has a history as unique as it's style!Quick OverviewMade from recycled industrial artifacts from...
Silver Heart Vintage Rotating Hourglass Urn
$169.99
**NEW** This hourglass is a beauty! The intricate vintage style detail on the base as well as the graceful curves reminiscent of a heart makes this a great option for...
