A Personalized Cat Urn with the Details That Felt Like Them
Sometimes recognition lives in one small detail: the scarf worn every winter, a bow tie from a favorite photograph, a collar color seen for years, a flag connected to home, or the familiar shape of a name still written on a tag.
The Pawcelain Personalized Cat Urn is hand-painted from your photographs and designed to carry those details without turning the memorial into something crowded. The portrait remains central, while wording, color, or one meaningful painted element adds context to the cat's individual story.
Choose a name, dates, a short message, National Flag, Scarf, Bow Tie, Clothing / Outfit, None, or an approved Other Custom idea. A Jingdezhen ceramic artist studies the reference photographs, paints the portrait and selected element by hand, and sends an artwork preview with one complimentary revision before final firing.
This page also supports thoughtful memorial-gift decisions, but the buyer should confirm spelling, photographs, and personal details with care. Pawcelain will not invent a story, date, symbol, or relationship that the customer has not provided.
What Is Included
- One handmade porcelain ceramic cat memorial urn in the selected size, style, and add-on;
- A hand-painted portrait based on the photographs supplied with the order;
- Optional name, dates, short message, or concise design notes;
- One artwork preview before final glazing and firing;
- One complimentary revision opportunity before final firing;
- Final inspection, layered protective packaging, and shipment tracking after dispatch.
Frames, flowers, candles, books, cremated remains, and other styling props shown in photographs are not included.
Product Highlights
- Portrait hand-painted from the customer's cat photographs.
- Optional name, dates, short message, or concise design notes.
- National Flag, Scarf, Bow Tie, Clothing / Outfit, None, and Other Custom choices.
- Painted details are integrated into the ceramic artwork, not removable accessories.
- One artwork preview and one complimentary revision before final firing.
- Suitable for personal remembrance or a carefully confirmed memorial gift.
- 500 ml and 650 ml capacity options.
- Handmade and high-fired in Jingdezhen.
Personalization: Make the Memorial Recognizably Theirs
The detail should serve the portrait rather than compete with it. Ask the customer to rank priorities: face and expression first, then the one detail that matters most, then wording. Complex Other Custom requests should be confirmed before ordering.
Portrait Style
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Closed Eyes: a calm resting expression and the base style price;
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Open Eyes: painted from the eye shape and color visible in the reference photographs; currently +$10.
Optional Hand-Painted Add-On
- None;
- National Flag;
- Scarf;
- Bow Tie;
- Clothing / Outfit;
- Other Custom.
Non-None add-ons are currently +$15. These are painted ceramic details, not removable accessories. Contact support@pawcelain.com before ordering a complex Other Custom idea so feasibility can be confirmed.
Name, Dates, and Wording
Add a name, important dates, a short message, or concise design notes. Enter spelling, capitalization, and dates exactly as they should appear. If placement matters, identify the priority clearly rather than asking the artist to guess.
Photographs
Upload the main portrait reference plus a clear image of the scarf, collar, outfit, flag placement, or accessory being requested. If the custom detail appears only in a blurry photo, describe its color, material, shape, and emotional importance in writing.
The recommended upload structure is:
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Main Portrait Photo - required: controls the face, expression, and primary angle;
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Detail Photo - optional: confirms markings, eye color, collar, accessory, or another small feature;
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Additional Angle - optional: confirms head shape, coat transitions, fur length, or body color.
Handmade Ceramic Craftsmanship in Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen has been associated with porcelain-making for more than a thousand years. Pawcelain uses this ceramic tradition because a memorial should carry the patience, weight, and visible attention of something made by hand.
Each urn may pass through up to 72 making steps, including clay preparation, shaping, drying, trimming, first firing, sanding, portrait painting, glazing, final firing, inspection, and packing. Ceramic pigments are painted onto the prepared form, then the approved piece is glazed and fired at around 1280 C so the artwork becomes part of the finished ceramic surface rather than a sticker or printed transfer.
Small variations in brushwork, glaze, surface, color, and form are natural signs of handmade work. They make each memorial one of a kind; they do not replace Pawcelain's responsibility to follow the approved portrait direction, wording, selected options, and quality standard.
Learn more about how Pawcelain memorials are made in Jingdezhen.
Size and Capacity
| Size |
Dimensions |
Capacity |
Product weight |
General pet-weight guidance |
Base price |
| S |
3.1 in W x 6.7 in H / 7.9 x 17 cm |
Approx. 500 ml |
0.45 kg |
Up to 25 lb / 11.3 kg |
$139.90 |
| M |
3.5 in W x 7.5 in H / 8.9 x 19 cm |
Approx. 650 ml |
0.60 kg |
Up to 35 lb / 15.9 kg |
$159.90 |
Capacity in milliliters is the primary specification. Pet-weight ranges are general guidance, not an absolute guarantee, because cremains volume and packaging vary. Ask the crematory for the dimensions of the returned sealed inner bag or container and choose a vessel with comfortable extra room.
Material, Closure, and Intended Use
| Specification |
Product fact |
| Material |
Handmade high-fired porcelain ceramic |
| Portrait method |
Hand-painted from customer-provided photographs |
| Form |
Lidded cat-shaped memorial urn |
| Surface |
Glazed ceramic with natural handmade variation |
| Water boundary |
Ceramic body is waterproof |
| Seal boundary |
Not completely airtight, vacuum sealed, or hermetically sealed |
| Intended use |
Cremated remains kept in their sealed inner bag, or small dry keepsakes |
How to Order
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Choose S or M. Use the written capacity and the crematory's returned-package dimensions when available.
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Choose Closed Eyes or Open Eyes. Select the expression that feels most familiar and support it with a clear photograph.
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Choose an add-on. Select None or one painted detail; confirm complex Other Custom ideas before ordering.
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Enter wording and upload photographs. Check every name and date before submission.
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Pawcelain reviews the order. If photographs or instructions conflict, we contact you rather than guessing.
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The portrait is painted by hand. The artist follows the approved reference priorities and selected details.
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Review the artwork preview. Reply within 72 hours when possible. One complimentary revision is included before final firing; consolidate important feedback into one clear response. A revision may add about 3-5 business days.
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Final firing, inspection, and shipping. After approval, the portrait can no longer be changed. The urn is glazed, kiln-fired, checked, packed, and dispatched with tracking.
Production, Shipping, and Delivery
Production Time
Custom production is approximately 15-20 business days before shipping. Kiln stages cannot be safely rushed. A revision may add approximately 3-5 business days.
Shipping Charges
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United States: free shipping on every product, with no order minimum;
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International destinations: free standard shipping when the merchandise subtotal is $80 USD or more;
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International orders below $80 USD: the available rate is shown at checkout.
Production time and carrier transit time are separate. Tracking is emailed after dispatch. Customs processing and carrier delays may extend international delivery, and duties or taxes may apply according to the destination.
Use the current Shipping Policy and checkout as the final operational authority.
Damage Protection
If the urn arrives damaged, contact support@pawcelain.com within 48 hours of delivery. Include the order number and clear photographs of the item, inner packaging, and outer package. Keep all packaging until the case is resolved. Confirmed transit damage is handled under Pawcelain's current damage-protection policy.
Changes, Cancellations, and Custom Returns
- One complimentary revision is included at the artwork-preview stage before final firing;
- Once production begins, custom-made items cannot be returned or exchanged;
- After final firing, portrait changes are no longer possible;
- Confirmed quality issues or transit damage remain subject to Pawcelain's current policies and applicable law.
Review the current Refund Policy before ordering or contact support@pawcelain.com with a time-sensitive question.
Care Instructions
- Keep the urn indoors on a stable, level surface away from edges and high-traffic areas;
- Lift from the body or base, not the lid, ears, or painted details;
- Dust with a soft dry cloth; if needed, use a soft slightly damp cloth and dry promptly;
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, bleach, or harsh chemicals;
- Do not place in a dishwasher, microwave, oven, freezer, or direct flame;
- Avoid soaking the lid or exposing the ceramic to sudden temperature changes;
- Keep ashes in their sealed inner bag because the urn is not airtight;
- Wrap the lid and body separately if the urn must be moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What custom details can I add?
Current add-on choices include National Flag, Scarf, Bow Tie, Clothing / Outfit, None, and Other Custom. You may also add a name, dates, a short message, or concise design notes.
Are scarves and outfits separate accessories?
No. These details are hand-painted as part of the ceramic artwork. They are not removable fabric items or separate three-dimensional attachments.
How should I explain an Other Custom request?
Describe the subject, color, placement, and priority clearly, and upload a reference photograph when possible. Contact support@pawcelain.com before ordering if the idea is complex or depends on a specific symbol.
Can I add a name and dates without making the design busy?
Yes. Keep wording concise and identify the preferred placement. The portrait remains the main focus, with typography and painted details arranged quietly around it.
Can this be sent as a memorial gift?
Yes, but confirm the cat's correct name, photographs, dates, and meaningful details with the recipient or someone close to them. Avoid guessing personal information in a memorial context.
How accurate will the custom detail be?
The artist uses the supplied photographs and notes to interpret the element by hand. You receive a preview and one complimentary revision before final firing. Ceramic form and scale may require a simplified but recognizable treatment.
What if I want more than one accessory?
One clear detail usually produces the strongest, calmest design. Contact Pawcelain before ordering a multi-element concept so feasibility and visual balance can be reviewed.
Which size should I choose?
Size S holds approximately 500 ml and Size M approximately 650 ml. Confirm the returned cremains package dimensions when possible and leave extra room.
What happens once production begins?
Custom-made items cannot be returned or exchanged once production begins. One complimentary revision is available at the preview stage before final firing. Confirmed quality issues or transit damage are handled under the current policies.
How long will the personalized urn take?
Production is approximately 15-20 business days before shipping. A revision may add about 3-5 business days. Shipping transit time is separate.
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