Cremation Urn
Selecting a cremation urn is something you hope you never have
to do. Unfortunately, at some point in your life you will probably have
to purchase a cremation urn or casket for a loved one. For
many people today, cremation urns are memorials for loved ones. Choosing
a suitable urn is important and may require a great deal of thought.
Here are a few tips you about selecting the appropriate receptacle.
The ideal combination for selecting a cremation urn is that
you can have the receptacle personalized or in some way reflect your
loved one’s life. Your choice in selecting an urn will depend on what
you plan to do with the cremated remains of the decedent.
A few options are:
- To place the cremated remains in a cremation urn and
bury them in a plot or niche at a cemetery / mausoleum.
- To put the cremated remains inside of a temporary receptacle
or an urn that opens for scattering at sea / one’s favorite place.
- Keep the cremated remains in your home.
- Divide cremains in several portions among family members.
There are many types of cremation urns and keepsakes. Did your loved
one have a special interest or hobby? What basic material would you
like your urn to be made of? Materials that urns are crafted out of
consist of: wood, metal, bronze, pewter, crystal, glass, silk travel
(ideal for airline travel), ceramic, brass, cloisonne’(hand crafted
using ancient chinese methods) and marble. Special types of urns also
available other than single adult urns are companion (two or more individuals
united), and elegant child & infant urns. The biodegradable cremation
urn is also available and is environmentally friendly and sufficient
for earth or sea burial. Keepsake urns and jewelry are another preference
you may opt for if you plan on scattering, burying or dividing the cremated
remains; this way you may keep a small portion in your possession. A
cremation urn is available in many different configurations
and designs; they can be very decorative and attractive in appearance.
If you decide not to purchase a cremation urn than you will
receive your loved one in either a temporary plastic or corrugated receptacle.
Please view our cremation urn collection to select an urn suitable
for your loved one. Once you have an idea of the type of cremation
urn that would be best suitable for your family member, you may
want to consider personalizing the urn. Personalization is available
on most wood, metal, bronze, pewter or marble funeral urns.
For your protection, when you visit a funeral home or showroom to shop
for a cremation urn, the “Federal Trade Commission Funeral
Rule” requires the funeral director to show you a general price list
(GPL) of urns the company sells, with descriptions and pricing, before
showing you the receptacles. It is becoming more common for the consumer
to purchase a cremation urn from “third party” such as website
or showroom. It is nice to purchase a cremation urn from a
website because you are in the comfort of your own home and pricing
is very competitive.
Losing a loved one can be a very traumatic event in your life. Your
emotional loss is often accompanied by a tremendous lifestyle change
and financial situation. Through our years of experience we have watched
cremation become a tradition. For many, cremation has become the only
affordable option. A cremation urn helps you go through the
grieving process by having a memorial of your loved one’s life. We understand
the difficulty and importance in finding the perfect memorial urn. This
is why we feature hundreds of decorative cremation urns in many materials
and sizes. We can assist you in choosing the highest quality urn at
the lowest possible price. We work hand in hand with manufacturers around
the world to find the best quality craftsmanship for your urn. Each
cremation urn presented is designed to be a beautiful lasting
memorial to honor the person you love most. Our hearts go out to grieving
families who desperately want to honor the memory of their loved one.
If you cannot find the cremation urn you are looking for, please
fill out our private online contact form
with your request and our staff will accommodate you immediately. Thank
you for visiting our site.
