It may be difficult and distressing to discover the right cremation urn for your loved one. When choosing a cremation urn, there are numerous elements to think about, including shape, color, size, and even your loved one's personality and interests.
Given the huge number of cremation urns available, how can a selection be made when there are so many options? Follow these four simple rules to make the process of selecting an urn easier.
Before you make a decision about your urn and ultimately acquire one, you must first determine its purpose. Do you want to distribute the ashes among family members? Perhaps you'd want to inter it in a permanent grave? Many people choose to keep their ashes at home or in their garden. These are all good questions, and it is up to you to decide what you want to do with the ashes after they have been cremated.
For example, if you want to keep the urn at home, look for attractive yet thought-provoking funeral urns. You'll discover a wide range of memorials on our website that are both appropriate for indoors and outside use.
Cremation urns are available in a variety of sizes, but they are generally divided into three types: adult, keepsake, and extra-large.
Pet urns are also an option if you want to say goodbye to a furry friend.
Adult cremation urns are the most frequent size required. This dimension is generally big enough to contain the ashes of a grown adult weighing 200-220 lbs. prior to being cremated.
When you want to distribute ashes between family members and maintain tiny portions for remembrance, a keepsake urn is required.
After cremation, each pound of body weight equates to roughly one cubic inch of ashes. It is recommended that you choose an urn that is slightly larger than the space you expect to use. The average weight of a cremated body is 3-7 pounds and consumes around 180-220 cubic inches in volume. If you want to keep the urn in a columbarium, make sure you know the size restrictions for urns there.
This step in the process is highly variable, depending on your price preferences. Cremation urns are available in a variety of materials, including ceramic, wood, bronze, granite, brass, glass, porcelain, marble, and other materials. The possibilities for urns are infinite, and we recommend considering your loved one's personality, hobbies, and interests when selecting one. If you wish to add something personal to the ashes, engraving is an option.
For example, wooden urns are not likely to endure when placed in an outdoor environment. Similarly, brass urns are not commonly suggested for burial.
Choosing the correct urn will undoubtedly pay tribute to your loved one. Following these four easy steps and eliminating options from a wide range of urns can transform a difficult process into a gratifying conclusion. If you're having trouble deciding on the ideal urn, ask other family members or a close friend to participate in the selection.
Every family that comes to us is special. This section of our website is dedicated to the urns we offer that make your experience unforgettable. Contact our North Jersey Funeral home today at (973) 908-6023.
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