Choosing The Perfect Urn

Choosing The Perfect Urn

Selecting an urn for a loved one is a deeply personal decision that reflects the individual’s essence and the family’s desire to honour their memory in a meaningful way.

At Go Cremation, we recognize the significance of this choice and aim to guide you through selecting the perfect urn, including options for keepsake urns and cremation jewellery, to celebrate the life of your loved one.

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Consider Your Loved One’s Personality and Preferences:

Reflect on your loved one’s character, style, and preferences. Did they have a favourite colour, material, or artistic style? An urn that reflects their taste can serve as a fitting tribute.

Decide on the Urn’s Material:

  • Metal Urns: Offer durability and elegance with options like bronze, brass, and stainless steel.
  • Wooden Urns: Provide a warm, natural feel with unique grain patterns, crafted from mahogany, cherry, oak, etc.
  • Ceramic Urns: Known for beauty, available in various colours and designs, with options for hand-painting or glazing.
  • Glass Urns: Exquisite and unique, perfect for a visually stunning memorial.
  • Biodegradable Urns: Eco-friendly options for earth or water burials, made from materials like paper, salt, and sand.
  • Cloisonné Urns: Feature intricate designs and colourful enamel work for a decorative tribute.

Select the Right Size:

  • Standard urns are designed to hold the cremated remains of an average adult (typically 200 cubic inches).
  • Keepsake urns are smaller and suitable for holding a portion of remains, allowing multiple family members to share in the remembrance.
  • Companion urns or “double urns” are meant to house two sets of cremated remains (400 cubic inches or more).

Choose Between Traditional, Keepsake Urns, and Cremation Jewellery:

Keepsake Urns and Cremation Jewellery allow families to keep a part of their loved ones close or share their memories with several members, offering a personal touch.

Personalization Options:

Consider engraving the urn with your loved one’s name, dates, or a personal message. Some urns allow for photo attachments or can be custom-designed to create a unique memorial.

Think About the Final Resting Place:

If you plan to display the urn at home, choose one that complements your décor. For burial or placement in a columbarium, ensure the urn meets any size or material requirements. Scattering urns are designed for a respectful dispersal ceremony.

Determine Your Budget:

Urns are available at a wide range of prices, so it’s important to determine your budget. Remember, the value of the urn lies in its significance to you and your family, not in its cost.

Consult with Family Members:

Discuss the decision with other family members to ensure the urn selected honours the memory of your loved one in a way that feels meaningful to everyone involved.

Choosing an urn is a deeply personal decision that contributes to the way you commemorate and remember your loved one. Take your time to explore the options and select an urn that feels right for you and your family, ensuring it serves as a loving tribute to the memory of your loved one.