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Buying a Cremation Urn – 3 Tips

September 21, 2016 urngarden.com

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So, you need to buy a cremation urn. Not exactly what anyone wants to be shopping for, and our deepest sympathies to you. Once you make the decision to move forward, then it can be overwhelming the number of choices available. Here’s three tips to get you started to create a memorial that works for the whole family.

First of all, in this post we are going to assume that you need an urn for a human adult. Many for the styles we will talk about today are available in smaller sizes that will work for sharing ashes, children or even pets. Size does matter when shopping for a funeral urn. Not sure what size to get? Visit our Learning Center to determine what size urn will be best for your needs.

American Made Bronze Urns: When Only the Best Will Do

For families that want the best, they often buy our premium handcrafted bronze urns. The people that make this choice understand and respect the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into the creation of bronze art and are willing to wait for a masterpiece.

Bronze Eagle Cremation Urn

Sculpture urns are often poured to order and can take 2-4 weeks to produce. A cremation urn like this is usually displayed in the home and will blend into the decor, however, we’ve had customers buy these for burial at the cemetery.

Some of our families have shared the reason behind buying a bronze cremation urn previously, but here’s a few more:

bronze lighthouse cremation urn

A recent project for a family whose mother requested a lighthouse urn before she died turned out beautifully. This lady was said to have “lit up the room wherever she went” but also collected lighthouses, so it was a perfect tribute.

Eagles are popular and a couple of widows have selected the deer urn to represent the spirit of their dear departed husbands.

deer cremation urn

Not Your Grandfather’s Funeral Urn

Urns for ashes used to be limited in style and color. Usually, dark metal colors in a chalice shape were all that was available. Now? Traditional vase shapes are available in every color, with pink, purple, blue, and elegant white being some of the most popular. Sometimes, just starting with the loved one’s favorite color can be a good starting point.

pink purple urns for ashes

Metal urns with nature themes, like hummingbirds and flowers are painted in rich jewel tone colors and then inlayed with glowing mother of pearl. So attractive and affordable.

hummingbird Mother of Pearl Urns

Box shaped urns can be embellished with crisp graphics that honor favorite hobbies like hunting and fishing, or military service. These urns are usually made from brass and often can be laser engraved with names, dates, or a brief verse.

Memorial Chests and Boxes for Ashes

If the cremation has already occurred and you have possession of the ashes, they are probably contained within one of the standard black plastic boxes from the funeral home. It’s not uncommon for us to hear from a family member who has been possessed the ashes of a loved one for several years and feels that the time has come to create a more permanent resting place. Consider one of the memorial chests that are designed to store these boxes.

memorial box for ashes

Using simple design and usually made from wood with a hinged lid that lifts to reveal storage. You can simply place the container inside. Some models come with a lift out tray for storing jewelry, papers, photos, or other mementos and have keyed entry locks. Most of the time these boxes are crafted in wood and can be personalized with names and dates.

Earlier this year we wrote another post that might help focus your search. Still have questions? We can help.

5 Tips for Choosing a Cremation Urn

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Cremation Boxes in Shimmering Mother of Pearl

June 24, 2015 urngarden.com

Urns are not the only type of cremation containers available to hold a loved one’s ashes. Our shimmering and iridescent Mother of Pearl cremation boxes are beautiful alternatives to traditional urns.

The sparkling white cremation box shows off Mother of Pearl at its finest. The finish of this cremation container is very resilient, much like the loved one who passed away. Because of Mother of Pearl is said to have healing properties, having the cremated remains of your loved one near by can help you work through your grief.

The same goes for the Iridescent Mother of Pearl Cremation Box. The Mother of Pearl is still in its natural state having a gray or black tint. However it is still as strong and lustrous, and is said to attract prosperity and heighten intuition, imagination and psychic sensitivity.

Mother of Pearl Urns

Mother of Pearl has been used to decorate all kinds of fine decor since ancient times. Today, Mother of Pearl is found just about everywhere including urns, cremation boxes, musical instruments, jewelry, fashion and more.

Cremation boxes don’t have to be drab and dark, and if you have specific requirements for a cemetery niche or other need, we can help you find the perfect urn. We’ve curated a complete collection of mother of pearl memorials, see them here.

Where to buy cremation urns

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Burl Wood Urn: Solution for Box of Ashes in the Closet

November 28, 2012 urngarden.com

It’s not uncommon for families to buy an urn years later after the cremation has occurred. They always apologize and say they should have done it sooner.

There’s no need to be embarrassed or ashamed if you’ve been storing the ashes in the plastic box that you got from the funeral home for a while. Solutions are available and sometimes it takes time to make such an important decision. You’ll know when the time is right and when you are ready to shop for an urn.

If you have the plastic container that you picked up from the funeral home and are ready to transfer the ashes, your funeral director can help. It’s not an unusual request. There may be a fee to do the transfer.

Urns are available that will accommodate the temporary container and all you have to do is slip the box of ashes inside the container without disturbing the cremains. Often these urns are wooden and can double as a memorial chest. Engraving can be added if you want the name and dates of your loved one identified.

Here are three styles of urns that use burl wood and will accept the plastic box. Burl can be difficult to work with in it’s original form as it’s gnarled and rough (just like some humans!). But after the wood has been sanded, the ring patterns that are created are a work of art.

burl wood urn for ashes

The Blonde Burl Wood urn is sleek highly polished vessel that will contain the temporary container. It has a hinged lid and opens from the top, allowing easy access.

Burl Wood Cremation Urn Box

This locking memorial box uses burl as a trim for the lid and has a lift out tray for storing mementos.

Wood urns for ashes

Another choice would be a memorial chest without the tray. This urn travels well if you need to have the ashes shipped from the funeral home. For someone who might be scattering ashes and want a small memorial chest to store papers and other valuables after the ceremony, this style might also be a good choice.

Any three of these urns would make an affordable memorial and can be purchased for less than $300.00

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