Why We Call Them “YURNS”
The Meaning Behind the Name
At MorzArt, we wanted a name that felt as personal and heartfelt as the memorials we create. The word “urn” never seemed to fit what we were making — sculptural tributes that celebrate individuality and love, rather than simple vessels for ashes.
Our pieces were something else entirely — out of the ordinary, not your typical urns — so unique that they became their own thing. That’s how the word “YURN” was born.
WHAT DOES "YURN" MEAN?
YURN /yûrn/ [proper] singular
noun.
an artisan-made cremation urn for unique personalities; memorial art with a discreet function and distinctive character; a family heirloom that carries stories for generations to come.
verb.
to have an intense longing for a cremation vessel that reflects a loved one; to seek and find a warm connection through a tribute sculpture, made with love, for your beloved.
A Word Born from Meaning
“YURN” began as a playful twist — a blend of yearn and urn — but it grew into something deeper. It captures the longing to honor a life with something beautiful and original, something worthy of the person it represents.
Each YURN is sculpted by hand, finished with care, and made with heart — blending art, remembrance, and individuality. It’s more than an urn — it’s a work of art that feels distinctive with a presence and character of it's own.
More Than a Vessel — A Work of Heart
A YURN is not just a container; it’s a connection. Families tell us they “feel closer” to their loved one when they see and touch their memorial every day — the tactile nature of the clay, the weight of the piece, the engraved name that feels sacred.
That’s what YURN stands for: yearning transformed into remembrance through art — out of the ordinary, deeply personal, and made with love.
Why the Name Matters
Language shapes how we grieve, how we remember, and how we celebrate life. By calling these memorials YURNS, we honor both the person and the process. Every YURN we make is a testament to love, individuality, and the human need to hold memory in something real.
