After an urn washed ashore last week in Gulf Shores, police are seeking help in finding family to reunite it with the owner.

According to the Gulf Shores Police Department, on April 17 officers responded to the 1600 block of West Beach Blvd to a call of found property on the beach.

“It became clear that while fulfilling the last wishes of a loved one, an urn filled with ashes had been placed into the gulf,” the department said in a release.

“Whether by divine intervention, the gulf current, or perhaps the departed’s desire to stay close, the urn made its way back to shore,” the department said.

“Unfortunately, the urn bears no name, making it difficult to locate the family and ensure their loved one’s wishes can be fully honored. We hope to return the deceased to their family and assist in carrying out their final wishes.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gulf Shores Police Department at 251-968-2431 or via email at [email protected].