With a glowing pink to orange color and unique texture, the Carpel Himalayan Rock Salt Extra-Small Biodegradable Urn is biodegradable and made of a completely natural material -- salt. The Himalayan salt is estimated to be 250 million years old. It is sturdy and substantial until placed in water where it will dissolve within a few hours to gently release the cremated remains held within. This cremation urn holds 15 cubic inches of remains.

Handcrafted from a solid block of salt, the Carpel Himalayan Rock Salt Extra-Small Biodegradable Urn is a popular choice for ocean burial as it releases the remains of a loved one to the sea. The Carpel Himalayan Rock Salt Extra-Small Biodegradable Urn also can be used for ground burial in soil, where the urn will biodegrade within three months. The lid is not threaded--it sits on top but can be secured with biodegradable adhesive if desired.