Light Wood Heart Keepsake

Heart-shaped and turned from light natural wood, 3.5 inches tall, with the grain left visible under a clear finish. The opening is at the back, so the front face stays whole — which is the face people see on a shelf, and the one to engrave if you add that option.

This is a keepsake, so it holds a small portion. An adult set of ashes runs near 200 cubic inches and nothing this size comes close; families keep a spoonful here and put the rest into a full urn, scatter it, or bury it. It will also take a lock of hair or a little soil from a grave if ashes are not what you want inside it.

• 3.5 inches tall, hand-sized, meant for a shelf or a bedside table
• Back opening keeps the front face clear for engraving
• Wood tone varies piece to piece; keep it out of direct sunlight