Urns for Ashes – A Guide to the Wide Array of Cremation Urns

After the funeral and after the cremation, you still have to select the perfect urns for ashes.
When you start looking at various urns online, the first thing that you’ll discover is that
there are as many urns out there as there are unique personalities. It can be somewhat
overwhelming if you aren’t sure exactly what you want in a cremation urn. If you take a
little time before you begin your search to pinpoint what is important in an urn to you and
your family, then you will likely have a much easier time. Here are a few specific types of
urns for ashes that you may want to consider when browsing.
Companion Urns
When two people spend their lives united, it makes sense that they would want to be
symbolically reunited in death. Companion urns for ashes are large enough to hold the
cremains of two people. They can be purchased to hold one person’s ashes and then the
other loved one’s cremains can be added upon their death. These are a beautiful way to
symbolically express the bonds formed during your loved one’s life.
Biodegradable Urns
For the eco-conscious loved one in your life, biodegradable urns are an excellent option.
These urns for ashes are designed to break down over the course of a few days to a few
weeks after burial. They can be buried in the ground or at sea. Small holes placed around
the urn speed the decomposition of the vessel the minute it is buried. Look into
biodegradable urns as a way to follow your loved one’s “leave no trace” philosophy.
Military Urns
For the fallen soldier in your life, honor their memory by purchasing a military themed
urn. They gave their lives for the country they loved, so cherish their choices by picking
an urn representative of the country and service they loved so much.
Keepsake Urns
When your family would like to divide up the ashes among themselves, keepsake urns for
ashes are a great option. These smaller urns hold smaller amounts of the cremains so they
can be divided into multiple urns for each family member.
Custom Urns
When you want to have an urn made that’s as unique as your loved one, having a custom
urn created specifically for them is always an option. Talk to an artist and get several
quotes and designs to get an urn that is perfect for your loved one in every way.

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