Wooden Urns

Wooden Urns: The look of wood cremation urns has changed over the years. What once used to resemble a primitively carved vase now boasts an artistic flare. Today wooden urns are made by master craftsmen who are capable of carving shapes, animals and other designs to add a personalized touch.

If you prefer a "rich" feel to your loved one's urn you may choose from a variety of stately urns that may be adorned with photos and other embellishments. With wood, the sky is the limit.

If you have no clue which material you would like to utilize for your loved one's memorial urn, wood is a great place to start. It is a biodegradable material which makes it suitable for burial (if you so desire to bury it) and it is also easily customizable, which will enable you to make it very personal.

As you begin to research wood urns for humans or wood pet cremation urns, you will notice there are numerous shapes and styles, including:

Clock Urns

Clock urns are subtle cremation urns that are suitable for both home and office use. Because the wooden frame encases a beautifully detailed clock, unknowing onlookers would never guess it is actually an urn.

Most clock urns are available in three styles: open book, continuum clock, and clock/photo combination. Higher-end clock urns most commonly offer gold detailing, a quartz face, and Roman numerals to create a rich look. Most clocks also offers a place behind the clock to store a small keepsake capsule which you may fill with ashes or other special items such as notes or tiny flower petals.

Military Urns

If your loved one was a Veteran or simply a patriotic individual, you might consider a military urn. These beautiful urns commonly include an encasement for the flag, which creates a beautiful display. Military urns may also include a case for metals and other awards.

These hardwood cremation urns may be personalized with metal name plates and embellishments, and act as a beautiful tribute to those who love our country. Due to the nature of these urns, most are made right here in the United States of America from beautiful woods.

It is important to note that the Veteran's Administration does offer personalized bronze niche covers and emblems for deceased Veterans. These tokens of gratitude may be adhered to wood urns by using special adhesive. If you are interested in using Veteran's Administration issued emblems on your loved one's wooden urn, it is recommended that you contact your trusted urn retailer for advise on how to do that without damaging the wood.

Golf Urns

If your loved one would rather be golfing, then a golf urn may be just the perfect memorial. Golf urns are available as single, companion and keepsake urns, and are appropriate for home, office or clubhouse display.

Available in many different styles, most golf urns capture the peaceful nature of the game while also memorializing the individual it represents.

Wooden urns are available in many more shapes and styles than those listed in this article. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of a wooden urn to memorialize your loved one, it is recommended that you begin your search online.

Because most online retailers specialize in urns, they typically have an extensive product base from which you may choose. There are also online retailers who offer extensive personalization and will work with you to create a beautiful memorial that will be cherished for decades to come.

While searching for a beautiful cremation urn may seem like an overwhelming task, it will slowly become a little easier as you browse through urn collections and begin to identify those that are appropriate for your loved.