General Questions about Cremation and Cremation Urns

What Is a Keepsake and a Shared Urn?
Shared Urns Shared urns are smaller than an adult-sized urn. They are useful for families who want different...
What Types of Urns Are Burial Urns?
Brass urns are a popular choice for burial, but so is ...
What is an Urn Vault?
Urn Vaults are an extra container to protect the urn from damage. Many cemeteries require that urns be buried in...
Could I Put Other Mementos Inside an Urn With the Ashes?
Yes, you can. When you browse our line of cremation urns, look for the specific capacity of each individual urn. We are happy to talk with you about your ideas for the cremation urn. This way we can recommend options that are large enough for your...
How do I fill cremation jewelry?
First, plan to fill the piece of jewelry over your bag of ashes in case of spillage. You will
receive both a funnel and adhesive with the piece of jewelry you purchased, keep them
at the ready. Take note of the type of closure, ...
What Are the Benefits of Keeping My Loved One's Ashes With Me?
Keeping your loved one's ashes allows you to take them with you to new places. This way you don't feel like you've left them behind. One idea is setting an urn in a central place in your home. Or you can place a small amount of ashes in a piece of...
Do the ashes in an urn disintegrate or biodegrade over time?
Not really. Ashes in an urn change very little or not at all, even after a very long time.
What Are Cremated Remains Made Of?
Cremated remains are often referred to as “ashes", when in fact it is granulated bone. During the cremation process, a machine heats up the body to an extreme temperature. Bone and trace amounts of metals in the body from implants or fillings are what...
How Do I Explain Cremation to My Children?
Death is a difficult process for children to understand and to accept. Since this is a complicated question, we have two great blogs on this subject. Click ...
Are Cremated Ashes safe to keep in my home?
Yes they are. Once the body is cremated, all that remains are materials that are natural to the body and safe for human contact.
Is Cremation More or Less Expensive Than a Burial?
Cremation is less expensive than a traditional burial, largely because of the options available. There is a lot of variation in ...
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