A biodegradable urn, the Journey Urn in Purple allows families to say farewell to a loved one by placing his or her ashes on the water and leaving no trace. The Journey biodegradable urns are popular with many families as these urns make the process of scattering ashes over water so much easier. Once placed in the water, the Journey Biodegradable Urn - Purple will float briefly, sink slowly to the bottom of the ocean or lake, and then break down naturally over time. The Journey Biodegradable Urn - Purple is made of cardboard and paper from sustainably-harvested mulberry bark. Dyed purple, this biodegradable urn has the flecked, natural texture of handmade paper. No trees are cut down to produce this urn. Given its handcrafted nature, the urn may vary slightly in size, shape, and appearance from the image displayed. A water-soluble bag is included. The ashes are placed into the bag, then into the Journey Biodegradable Urn. The urn is accessed from the side and folds closed with a sturdy paper band wrapped around it to keep it in the closed position.