Golden Memento Keepsake

At six cubic inches this is one of the larger keepsakes in the group, measuring three and a half inches across and an inch and a quarter deep, in polished brass. The gold tone runs across the whole body with no applied colour anywhere. A panel at the back gives access.

Six cubic inches is a real share of the ashes rather than a token pinch, though still well short of a full adult set. The extra depth gives it presence on a shelf, and the plain surface makes it a straightforward candidate for engraving a name and a pair of dates.

• Six cubic inches, matching the vine heart and larger than the standard five
• Back panel with screws; a funnel makes filling considerably cleaner
• Polished brass will patina over time unless wiped with a jeweler's cloth