Hillman Decoy Urns
Do you have someone or something special you want to remember in an honorable way?
Perhaps an Urn decoy is the answer. The loss of a family member, be it two- or four-legged, is a difficult time. I’ve been in that position myself. These experiences are the genesis for the work you see here.
A specially designed chamber inside each hollow decoy holds remains and/or other keepsakes safely and with respect. These decoys can be used for hunting, or made to sit perfectly on the shelf.
Creating a decoy urn, especially a working one involves more than just putting the remains in a hollow decoy. I’ve created working Urns made to last a lifetime (with a guarantee to match) for clients all across the United States and other countries. As a professional carver with over 25 years experience, you can rest assured your Urn will be completed with the respect and artistry it deserves.
As with all my decoys, my Urns are carved from carefully selected wood and hand painted with artist oil paint, simply the best materials available. This combination creates a decoy that will last for generations. The wood for my Urns is naturally insect and water resistant, durable and renewable. Cork or molded foam Urns simply do not have the pedigree, history or durability of a hand carved wooden decoy. Your best friend and companion deserves a piece of artwork that will be a cherished family heirloom.
Each Urn is designed and custom carved by me, not mass produced. Since each is one of a kind, any species can be made, besides those shown here. You will be dealing directly with me, the artist and I’m happy to honor special requests for unique species, poses and much more. All urns include complimentary engraving or lettering, and I’m happy to make custom stands, keels, etc. upon request.
My Urns are priced similarly to my hunting decoys and there is never an upcharge for these most meaningful projects. Urns start at $300 and a typical full size Urn averages $500. A small deposit is all that’s needed to start your commission, with the balance due when your Urn is completed. I accept all forms of electronic payment, as well as checks and credit cards.
Please contact me for exact quotes and information on the Urn making process and what I can do to make your urn as special as the memories it will hold.
Call / text 856-534-9400
Email Jodehillman@comcast.net
Click on any gallery image for a large zoomable, version of that photo.
Please see my short video clip below about the Urn making process and a gallery of Urns made for clients.
Decoy Urn Video
Puddle Duck Decoy Urns
Drake Pintail Gunning Urn.
Drake Mallard Decoy Urn.
High-head Drake widgeon gunning urn.
Sleeping Drake Wigeon Urn on Oak box stand.
Sleeping Black Duck urn and box stand.
Content Black Duck Urn.
Drake Gadwall Urn.
Gadwall Urn feather detail close-up.
Eastern shore style Mallard Decoy urn for "Belle."
Low-head Mallard drake Decoy Urn for "Misty."
Sleeping Hen Mallard Urn for "Lizzie."
Content Mallard Urn pair.
A sleeper Wood Duck for "Silas."
Contented-head hen wood duck Urn.
Hen Pintail Urn.
Blue Wing Teal Drake Urn.
Sleeping Teal Urn.
Pair of Green-winged teal Urns for Jode's Labrador retriever "Brooke."
Drake Wood Duck Urn for Logan Wood.
"Duck stamp" Wood Duck urn for "The Duke."
Gunning Widgeon Urn for "Atlas" in the Marsh.
Gunning Widgeon Urn for "Atlas" after a hunt.
Drake Shoveler Urn for an exceptional duck dog.
Hen wigeon decoy Urn for "Lucy." A much loved Boykin.
Diver & Sea Duck Decoy Urns
Bull Canvasback Urn Decoy for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Drake Goldeneye Urn for Trigger.
Bluebill ( Greater Scaup) Diver Urn.
Spring Plumage Ruddy Duck urn.
Drake Canvasback urn for Rave Retrievers.
Hen Canvasback decoy Urn.
Drake Redhead Gunning Urn for Misty.
Drake Ringneck Urn.
Preening Drake Redhead Urn.
A rig of 4 Redhead Urn for an ardent diver hunter.
Drake Common Eider Urn.
Hen Common Eider Urn.
White Wing Scoter Sea Duck Urn
Drake Bufflehead Urn for Deke.
Content Drake harlequin Urn.
High head Harlequin Urn.
King Eider Urn.
Hen King Eider and walnut box urn set.
Longtailed (old-Squaw) urn for Terp.
Common Loon Urn
Geese & Swan Decoy Urns
Shoulder preening Canada Goose Urn for a 3x world Goose calling champion.
High Head Canada Goose Urn with Walnut box Stand.
Preening Snow goose Urn.
Turned-head Blue goose Urn.
Content Canada Goose Urn pair.
Keeled Gunning Goose Urn.
This photo Sums up perfectly why I make urn decoys.
Swan urn for "Sadie" with the owners daughter.
Swan and Goose Urns on display at a clients home.
Shoulder preening Canada Goose Urn.
Oversized Watchgander Canada Goose Urn for a friend; Husband and Father.
Full-body field Goose Urn.
Preening Atlantic Brant Urn.
Atlantic Brant Decoy Urn
Open mouth calling Canada Goose Urn.
Upland & Misc Urns
Ringneck Pheasant Urn for a German Short haired Pointer.
Woodcock Upland bird Urn.
Bob White Quail Urn and box for a great gun dog.
Strutting Prairie Chicken Urn.
Flying Prairie chicken Urn.
Prairie Chicken Urn on base.
Blue crab urn for a lifelong waterman.