Star Bright Brass Keepsake Urn

Tall and narrow is the shape here: 1.5 inches square at the base and 3.5 inches high, so it takes up almost no shelf. Polished brass carries small star motifs across the body. The proportions suit a crowded mantel better than a wide keepsake does.

It holds about 4 cubic inches, which is a token share of ashes. Anyone keeping everything from an adult cremation will need a full-size urn as well; this is what you hand to one relative. The lid comes off the top, and the narrow mouth is worth a funnel.

• A 1.5 inch footprint fits inside a curio cabinet or on a shallow ledge
• Use a paper funnel to fill, since the opening is smaller than on wider keepsakes
• A full adult Star Bright brass urn is listed if you want the pair to match