30 Apr 2025

Where heart meets art: Wellington's hand-crafted cremation urns

From Nine To Noon, 11:20 am on 30 April 2025
Bridget Sissons, founder of Vaso

Photo: supplied

When Bridgit Sisson's beloved mum Barbara died in October 2023, she wanted to keep her ashes close in a beautiful vessel.

But she couldn't find anything that she felt resembled her: simple, stylish, and slightly unpredictable.

Just at that time, she met the ceramicist Craig Spencer - and the idea for Vaso crystalised.

They've collaborated on a range of hand crafted cremation urns for loved ones - both human and pet.

Each is unique and she hopes to work with different local artists on limited edition runs. Bridgit joins Kathryn to talk about where heart meets art.

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