An urn and planter assembly comprises at least two separate chambers (7, 8) and at least one nutrient transmission element (5). The at least one first chamber (7) serves as a receptacle for ashes, in particular cremation ashes. The at least one second chamber (8) serves as a receptacle for a planting matrix. Nutrients can be conveyed from the first chamber (7) into the second chamber (8) through at least one nutrient transmission element (5).