Got to thinking about this project and decided to put it all together. My DIL’s father died about 4 weeks ago and she asked me to do an urn. I did a bit of research and found a design not ordinary but not too fancy. 
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A friend came by and said it was really big. Size is calculated as one  cubic inch per pound of weight. This calculated out to 17 cups. Some like to use rice but I had sand so used it. It was almost a perfect fit for a gallon jug. Once turned I funneled the sand in and it was almost perfect fit . For the lid I tried plumbing pvc fitting but the one I bought did not work. So I ordered an insert in bronze from Ruth Niles bottle stoppers.

 

Embellishment done and black due added. Upper part carved with a reverse cone bit. Dots burned in with diamond ball loaded so it burns. 

 

Then dry brush the upper with two shades of blue. The next ring got a brush of pearlescent white. 
 

 

this is the result. Now it goes to get engraved and then final finish. 

Beautiful work, Gerald. Hope your daughter-in-law is pleased.

Nice work Gerald.

Love it Gerald.  Nice detailing.

Thanks for the comments

Finally it is back from engraving and got three coats lacquer on. Then buffed and waxed. 
      The engraving is Mike’s copyrighted art work from 2017.

 

That is one of your best pieces, in my opinion, @Gerald. Love the engraved design, too.

Very well done Gerald and kudos for accepting such an honorable project. Thanks for the story about the art as well. Very sorry for your DIL's loss.