A proper Urn

Finished a special request Saturday night, a real Urn for my oldest friend, by his son who I've known almost as long. The normal plastic container would not do!
I started by estimating volume of ashes, approximately 168 cu in. His wife is to receive about 75%, to distribute as she travels. That's about 120 cu in. The first feature was to make it possible to open, yet seal securely between times.

Mr. P was an extraordinary man from a family of well known plumbers. His specialty was fire suppression systems, associated pumps and drivers, a life-long hot rodding gearhead, along with anything mechanical. So, we looked to symbolize the most important aspects of him.
So this connecting rod, Attachment 40205
while not from an engine but a fluid pump became the frame. The vessel itself was a 6" sweated copper cap, a short length of 'L' copper tubing, a slip ring, high grade gasket , fire pump flange (yes, a record groove seal on both faces), O-ringed station cap with chain, 4 studs and nuts. The 4 hardware bits represent each of his children.
Attachment 40206
This is mock up before sandblast and paint, and a stand to keep it up right.
The Urn proper is removable to aid dispensing his ashes.

I'm sorry for your loss, and this is a great tribute to him.
I'm sure he would be happy with it.

Very nice tribute! I bet that thing weighs quite a bit by itself.