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Honor Your Pet with a Colorado-Made Wooden Cremation Urn
Losing a beloved pet is deeply emotional. Choosing a resting place for their ashes should feel personal, warm, and meaningful — not mass-produced.

Our Colorado pet cremation urns are individually handcrafted from locally sourced aspen and beetle-kill pine, with additional options available in walnut, cherry, and mahogany. Every urn is a completely unique piece of natural artistry.
Each urn is:

• Built from solid natural wood — no veneers or factory-made components

• Made by hand in Colorado

• Designed to highlight the character of the wood

• Available with personalized engraving

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Why Choose Colorado Aspen & Beetle-Kill Pine?

Aspen — The Signature Wood of Colorado
Aspen has a clean, calming appearance and is one of the most iconic

trees in Colorado. In our urns, aspen offers:

• A soft, creamy natural color

• Subtle grain that engraves beautifully

• A modern, minimal, peaceful look

Perfect for families who want a gentle, understated memorial.

Beetle-Kill Pine (Blue-Stain Pine)
Beetle-kill pine is a uniquely Colorado hardwood, marked by the blue and gray streaks created by the mountain pine beetle.

Every beetle-kill urn features:

• Naturally occurring blue-stain patterns

• A rich “Colorado mountain” aesthetic

• Sustainable use of fallen trees

• A one-of-a-kind grain pattern

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This is the ideal choice for pet owners who spent time outdoors, hiking, or exploring Colorado with their pets.

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Other Wood Options: Walnut, Cherry & Mahogany
While aspen and beetle-kill pine are our primary Colorado woods, we also make select urns in:

• Walnut – Deep, rich, dramatic color

• Cherry – Warm reddish tones that deepen over time

• Mahogany – Smooth, refined, classic

These premium hardwoods provide a more traditional, furniture-grade memorial while still being handcrafted one at a time.

Custom Wood Pet Urns — Personalized to Your Pet
Every pet is unique. Your urn can be too.

We offer:

• Custom sizes for cats, dogs, and multi-pet ashes

• Laser-engraved names, dates, quotes, or artwork

• Paw prints, hearts, mountains, trees, or custom designs

• Optional message engraved inside the urn

• Keepsake interior space for collars, tags, or notes

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Tell us what you’re picturing — we’ll design it with you.

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