A memorial for your child or pet.

This Takahe urn has been handcrafted from the light and bright Pine tree. New Zealand has had planted production forest of mainly softwood species since the early 20th century. The most dominant species is pinus radiata (New Zealand Pine). This species accounts for about 90% of total planted resource. Pinus radiata is originally a native species from California and was introduced to New Zealand in the 1860's as part of a reforestation programme and are fully grown within 20 - 30 years. It is one of the worlds most versatile softwoods. It has a medium density with light colour uniform texture and relatively straight grain. This durable tree is a fast growing light coloured softwood with a moderately even texture. It can also be stained to resemble a wide range of traditional timber species whilst maintaining a high standard of finish.