Cremation Urns

Cremation urns are an important way to honor and pay tribute to those we love. Cremation urns come in many forms. The most popular cremation urns are bronze urns and wooden urns. Since each person is unique, there are many different types of bronze urns and wooden urns used as cremation urns. Bronze urns used as cremation urns are very durable and can take various finishes. Wooden urns used as cremation urns have a warm feel and offer a wide variety of natural choices.

In addition to cremation urns many families choose to use cremation keepsakes. Cremation keepsakes are usually miniature versions of cremation urns. There are a number of situations in which cremation keepsakes could be a good choice for your family. Cremation urns, both bronze urns and wooden urns can be found with associated cremation keepsakes. You have several choices of cremation urns including bronze urns and wooden urns, and you might consider cremation keepsakes as well. Cremation urns and keepsakes are intended to be a means of capturing the very essence and personality of the deceased individual. The selection of an appropriate permanent cremation urn or keepsake is the first step in properly memorializing the individual.

What Size Urn Should I Purchase?

When selecting an urn and determining what size urn you need, a general rule of thumb is every one (1) pound of body weight (prior to cremation) equals approximately one (1) cubic inch capacity of the urn. For instance, if the body weight is 200 pounds the urn capacity should be approximately 200 cubic inches. Most urns are about 210 cubic inches. This rule varies based on the crematorium's processing and preparation ... but we think it's a pretty good guide. Urns are about 11 inches high and average about 6-8 inches wide. Keepsakes usually have 5 cu. in. or less. The same 'general rule' applies to pets.

Bronze urns as cremation urns

Bronze urns are classic cremation urns. However, bronze urns used as cremation urns are modern too. Bronze urns are durable. Bronze urns dating before 1500 BC have been unearthed in perfect condition. Bronze urns do not rust. Bronze urns are a good choice if you plan to use your cremation urns as burial urns, if you bury your cremation urns. If you use wooden urns, you will need to protect the cremation urns. Bronze urns can also have threads, so the top of bronze urns can be screwed in place for a secure fit. Bronze urns used as cremation urns are made from cast bronze. This gives bronze urns several advantages over other cremation urns such as wooden urns or marble urns. Cast bronze urns are seamless. Cast bronze urns are very strong for their weight, so bronze urns holding the same amount of ash will be smaller than wooden urns. Miniature versions of cast bronze urns are made easily. So you can find cremation keepsakes which are replicas of the bronze urns you’ve selected. Medium sized bronze urns are often discount cremation urns. Bronze urns can have several finishes. Bronze urns are painted. Bronze urns are polished. Bronze urns are enameled. Bronze urns are engraved. Bronze urns make good decorative cremation urns because these techniques are combined to make bronze urns both classic and artistic. Through the use of engraving bronze urns can become angel cremation urns or they can become custom cremation urns. Bronze urns used as cremation urns offer a wide variety of choices as do wooden urns.

Wooden urns as cremation urns

Wooden urns are preferred by more families as cremation urns. Wooden urns used as cremation urns have a warm feel as opposed to bronze urns. Because they are warm, wooden urns used as cremation urns make a good funeral urn, or cremation urns used primarily for a memorial service. Wooden urns unlike bronze urns are a naturally renewable resource. For many people wooden urns are a good reflection of the reason they chose to use cremation urns in the first place. Wooden urns are always different from other wooden urns. The grain of wooden urns and the color of wooden urns is different for all wooden urns. Wooden urns can have several types of finishes. Wooden urns are stained natural. Wooden urns are stained darker. Wooden urns react differently to each stain. Wooden urns used as cremation urns have various polishes. Wooden urns can have a soft luster or wooden urns can have a deep sheen. Wooden urns are easy to work, so artists develop many different shapes and designs of wooden urns. So, wooden urns used as cremation urns make good decorative cremation urns. Laser etching allows families to make wooden urns into custom cremation urns. Wooden urns are angel cremation urns. By using wooden urns for the cremation urns, with a laser etching on the wooden urns, families can have a favorite design that matches cremation keepsake designs. Wooden urns used as cremation urns and bronze urns used as cremation urns offer lots of choices, but people often need cremation keepsakes as well.

Ancient Art, Eternal Beauty, Exquisite Cloisonné Urns

Experience the magic of the Orient, with Cloisonné urns that have extravagant floral artwork and intricate handmade designs. Reflecting the delicate artistry of the Orient, cloisonne urns make an elegant tribute to a departed loved one. The bright floral patterns are created from handcrafted copper wire designs and hand-applied colors, making each cloisonne cremation urn a unique and striking memorial.
Ceramic Urns

Or, if you prefer the simplicity of the ceramic urn, then you can find different varieties here.

Cremation urns either Bronze Urns or Wooden Urns

There are many types of cremation urns but bronze cremation urns and wooden cremation urns are the most popular. Are bronze urns or wooden urns better for your cremation urns? If you like the classic cremation urns then bronze urns would be better than wooden urns. If you like the warm feel of wooden urns, then wooden urns would be better cremation urns than bronze urns for you. If you feel comforted by the strength of bronze urns then bronze urns would be better cremation urns than wooden urns. If you want to match designs for keepsake urns then bronze urns give you more choices. If you want to match a design for cremation urn jewelry then wooden urns with laser etching are the better cremation urns for you. Whether your cremation urns are bronze urns or wooden urns you can have decorative cremation urns as well as custom cremation urns. So bronze urns and wooden urns offer you excellent choices as cremation urns for your loving memorial. Whether bronze urns or wooden urns, God Bless You.

Pet Urns

Pet urns are designed for the pet owner who truly loves their animal friend and wishes to memorialize them in a caring and respectful manner. We have the perfect urn for the pet owner who wishes to display their favorite pet photograph. Our urns come in three sizes to accommodate a variety of pets. Some pet owners order a larger urn than required to allow room for personal effects such as collars or name tags. Pet urns allow you to keep your pet's ashes safe while providing a respectful, attractive memorial to help preserve the memory of your pet.