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Traditional urns
Wood, metal, ceramic, or stone urns designed to be displayed or kept at home. The most popular choice, in a wide range of finishes.
Urns & Keepsakes
Choosing an Urn: A Simple Guide
An urn is a personal choice, and there's no wrong one. This guide covers the main types, how to pick the right size, and the keepsake options families love — so you can choose something that feels right.
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What to consider first
Before browsing, it helps to know two things: how the urn will be used, and roughly what size you need. An urn kept at home, buried in a cemetery, placed in a columbarium niche, or used for scattering may each call for a different style or material. And families often choose more than one — a main urn plus small keepsakes to share.
Types of urns
Common urn styles
Eco-friendly
Biodegradable urns
Made to break down naturally — ideal for green burial or water scattering. A gentle option that returns to the earth.
To share
Keepsakes & jewelry
Small keepsake urns and cremation jewelry hold a portion of ashes, so family members can each keep a loved one close.
What size urn do I need?
The simple rule: a standard adult urn holds about 200 cubic inches, which fits the ashes of a person up to roughly 200 pounds — about one cubic inch per pound of body weight. If you plan to divide the ashes among keepsakes or scatter some, a smaller main urn may be all you need.
Companion urns Designed to hold two people's ashes together, companion urns are a meaningful choice for spouses or partners.
Not sure what fits? We're glad to help you measure and choose — just ask.
Common questions
Urn FAQs
What size urn do I need for ashes?
A standard adult urn holds about 200 cubic inches, which suits most adults (roughly one cubic inch per pound of body weight). Keepsake urns hold a small portion, and companion urns hold two.
Do I have to buy an urn from the funeral home?
No. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, you're free to provide your own urn, and we'll use it without any extra handling fee. We also offer a range of urns in our Urn Store if you'd like to choose one with us.
What are biodegradable urns for?
Biodegradable urns break down naturally over time, making them ideal for green burial or scattering in water. They're an eco-conscious way to return ashes to the earth.
Can family members each keep some ashes?
Yes — keepsake urns and cremation jewelry are made for exactly this, so several family members can each keep a small, meaningful portion.
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Explore our Urn Store, or reach out and we'll help you choose an urn or keepsake that honors your loved one beautifully.
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