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Cremation Urn: Losing a loved one, whether his or her passing was "expected" or not, creates an emotional wound that, like physical wounds, takes time and patience to heal. While many experts may suggest various activities and books that may assist in the healing process, one very important step to gaining closure is memorializing your loved one and the legacy he or she left behind.

Several years ago cremation urns were generic and dull. However, with today's technology and creativity, cremation urns have evolved into beautiful memorials that not only envelope a loved one's cremated ashes, but tell a story as well.

As you begin your search for an appropriate urn, there are several things to consider:

1. Cremation urns come in several shapes and sizes. In today's marker there are keepsake urns (small urns that hold a fraction of the ashes so that all family members and friends may hold their loved one), baby urns, child urns, single adult urns and companion urns. The standard rule of thumb is that you need one cubic inch of urn space for every pound of body weight.
2. Cremation urns are available in numerous materials. While selecting an urn for a loved one, it is important to consider the material that is most appropriate for your loved one while also conducive to the area in which you wish to remember your loved one. While most materials are suitable for indoor use, several are not suitable for outdoor or burial use.
3. You can bury funeral urns. Many families do choose to bury their loved one's cremated remains in a cemetery. The families who do choose this route may find comfort in knowing their loved one's ashes have been placed in a beautiful dwelling place that can withstand the outdoor elements and safeguard their loved one forever. It is important to note that, even if the urn you have selected is not suitable for burial or outdoor use, urn vaults are available to protect both the urn and the ashes.
4. Biodegradable urns are available. If you are considering a ceremony in which your loved one's ashes will be laid to rest at sea, you will be relieved to know that biodegradable urns designed to float for a few moments prior to slowly sinking, are available and very popular. These urns are also suitable for eco-friendly traditional burials as well.



5. You do not have to buy your urn at the funeral home! While the funeral home may be a good resource for products and services, they are often priced higher than the urn companies you will find online. Most online cremation urn companies are reputable and have customer service departments that are helpful and kind.

While we realize that selecting an urn is not an easy decision, we hope this information has been informative and helpful. Please feel free to browse our website for detailed information on the various types of urns that may be suitable for your loved one and the legacy he or she left behind.