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Bios is a mortuary urn in which once placed beneath the ground, produces a tree. Inside the urn is a seed which germinates once the urn is planted.

Background: Bois Urns were introduced by Spanish designer Martín Azúa. Azúa was born in the Basque Country, later moving to Barcelona to study Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. His works of art are located in museums all over the world. As an artist, Azúa believes in integrating nature into his works of art.

Design: The Bios Urn is different than an ordinary urn. It is biodegradable – the urn is made from eco-friendly materials: coconut shell, compacted peat, and cellulose. Inside the urn is room to place both ashes and a small tree seed. There are multiple varieties of the type of tree to be planted. This design of urn is seen to show the natural circle of life.

Process: Once planted underneath, the urn will begin to produce a tree. This is because ashes are a good source of phosphorus. Cremated remains serve as good fertilization for trees. As for the tree seed, nearly any kind of seed can be implemented however because ashes raise the pH of soil, some types of plants would not be ideal. The location of burial is another factor that affects the selection of tree seed.