Flame, Water or Natural Organic Reduction: How Each Changes the Urn You Need
For most of the last century, "cremation" meant one thing. Today families may be offered three different options: traditional flame cremation, water cremation, and natural organic reduction, someti...
Beyond the 1 Cubic Inch per Pound Rule: A Gentler Way to Size an Urn
If you have looked up what size urn you need, you have probably seen the same rule everywhere: about 1 cubic inch of urn capacity for every pound of body weight. It is a helpful starting point, and...
Buying an Urn Online vs From a Funeral Director: Pros and Cons
Families today have two main ways to buy an urn: through the funeral director who is handling the arrangements, or on their own, often online. Both are good options, and many families use a bit of ...
So Many Wood Urns: Does the Construction Matter?
Search for a wooden urn and you will find hundreds of options, many of them looking similar in a small product photo. Prices can range from very affordable to several hundred dollars or more for wh...
Wood, Stone or Aluminum Urns: Does the Material Matter?
When families start looking at urns, the first thing they notice is how many materials there are. Warm wood, polished stone, lightweight aluminum, brass, ceramic, glass. It is fair to ask whether t...
Who Decides on Cremation? Next of Kin, Siblings and Family Disagreements
When someone dies, the question of cremation often has to be answered quickly, sometimes before the family has had time to talk. If everyone agrees, the paperwork is simple. If they do not, familie...
How to Display an Urn at Home: Shelves, Mantels and Cabinets
Once the service is over and the urn comes home, many families face a question nobody prepared them for: where should it go? A shelf in the living room, the mantel, a bedroom dresser, a cabinet beh...
What Is a Clock Urn? How a Working Timepiece Becomes a Keepsake
A clock urn is a working timepiece that holds a loved one's ashes. Learn how clock urns work, who they suit, capacity, and how to choose one.
Do People Split Ashes Among Siblings? How Families Share Cremated Remains
Splitting ashes between siblings is legal in most U.S. states and handled routinely by funeral homes. Here is what families need to know before dividing cremated remains.
How Much Should You Spend on an Urn? An Honest Guide to Urn Prices
Urn prices range from almost nothing to over $2,000. Here is what urns actually cost, what drives the price, and how to decide a budget that feels right.
What Size Urn Do I Need? A Simple Guide to Urn Sizes and Cubic Inches
Not sure what size urn you need? Use the simple cubic-inch guideline, our urn size chart, and practical tips to choose the right cremation urn with confidence.
7 Types of Cremation Urns: Which One Is Right for You?
Learn the 7 main types of urns, from display urns and keepsakes to burial and scattering urns, and choose the right one for your family.
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