About Lalief and its ceramic urns
Committed, creative and passionate are words that suit me, Lienke, the face behind Lalief! With love and attention I make various types of ceramic urns. Urns allow you to store and cherish the ashes of a beloved person or animal.
My favorite memories
I’ve always been creative. We used to have a cupboard full of paper, markers, paint and clay at home. Our very own craft closet! Endlessly I crafted the cutest things with my mother and my sister. My creativity undoubtedly comes from my mother. For me, these crafting moments are some of the best memories I have of her. And a birthday, of course, was the ultimate time to get crafty. In the photo, I’m on the right; my sister had nicked my birthday chair.
The search for appropriate ceramic urns
Never before had it occurred to me to really do something with this creativity, until my mother passed away in 2014. I was 19 years old at the time. We have personally noticed how difficult it is to find a matching ceramic urn. My dad, sister and I were looking for something light and modern. Not an eye-catching big pot where you are constantly reminded of the death of your loved one, but a subtle and light urn, matching the interior and our mother. It took all three of us six months to find something that met our needs.
A bright spot in a difficult time
I started Lalief in 2019 to be able to make that subtle, light and fitting urn for others. To be able to provide a small point of light in an incredibly difficult and sad time. I find it tremendously special when people come to me after a long search and find what they are looking for here. The ashes are sometimes kept in the closet for years until it finally gets that well-deserved place. I grant the deceased that special place. And that’s exactly why I started Lalief. To be able to make that personalized ceramic urn for others though. View all ceramic urns here
Fun facts about me
Are my urns going all over the world
Very special when I get to ship an urn to another country. Urns have already ended up in Germany, Belgium, Australia, Canada and the United States. So I ship worldwide.
I regularly visit a war grave
Many war graves in the Netherlands are still regularly visited by surviving relatives, but for a great many there are no longer any relatives. These graves are available for adoption. For example, I have adopted a war grave at the Field of Honor in Loenen where I regularly lay flowers.
You won’t find me in my studio, you’ll find me in the vegetable garden
There I grow vegetables, fruits and have a picking garden full of flowers. I also love ice cream, even in winter. I also enjoy walking the dog or going for a walk around the market with my husband and daughter.
Interested in a Ceramic urn? I’d love to help you out!
Choosing and buying an urn can be quite difficult. Feel free to get in touch! I am happy to listen to your story and wishes in order to find or create the appropriate ceramic urn together.