Cremation Urns for Ashes
Durable bronze urns
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Many woods and styles to choose from
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Heat fired urns with brilliant glazes and colors
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An economical choice in various finishes
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Environmentally friendly urns for sea and Earth burial
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An economical alternative to the real thing
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Hand blown glass by a skilled artist
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Artistically designed and handsomely crafted sculpted urns
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Natural beauty and uniqueness
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Ideal for keeping a portion of cremated remains
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For the religious person
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Themed urns for the sports & recreation enthusiast
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Capable of holding the ashes of two persons
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Infant urns for little angels
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Ideal for traveling on airlines, TSA compliant
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A variety of military and public service urns
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These vaults are designed to protect urns when buried
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Here you will find a large and unique collection of urns all conveniently located in our online store.
When a loved one has passed on, it is often up to the surviving family members to take care of the last details including their final resting place. If your loved one was cremated, their ashes will need to scattered, if this was their wish, or placed in a permanent vessel. Cremation urns pull double duty serving as a vessel to contain the ashes and also as a memorial paying tribute to their life.
Finding the Perfect Urn
You will find cremation urns in a wide assortment of materials, styles and themes one of which will reflect the spirit of you beloved family member. Selecting the right vessel can feel like a daunting task especially if you were not given any direction. When trying to find the perfect urn consider the kind of life they lived. Were they religious? Did your loved one like any particular sports? Were they artistic or did they appreciate the arts? Ask yourself questions that will reveal the kind of spirit your loved one had. You will most likely want to select a memorial urn which embodies their soul and spirit.
Knowing What Kind of Cremation Urn You Need
In some cases a particular type of urn is necessary. For example, if you are flying the ashes across the country in an airplane and want to take the ashes with you on board, then you will need a cremation urn that is TSA compliant. Having the wrong urn can have you banned from the flight. Lets say you are going to bury the urn in a cemetery grave space. Many cemeteries require that an urn burial vault be used in conjunction with the cremation urn. If your loved one wanted their ashes released in the sea or scattered over a certain place, we have biodegradable urns that will disintegrate in water or special urns for scattering the cremated ashes.
Learning More About Urns and Cremation
For most this is the first time having to purchase a cremation urn. If this is the case for you, we have an assortment of articles written especially for you. Click here to read more on urns and cremation.
FAQ's
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Who will put the ashes into the Urn?Our advice is to bring the remains and the urn to the funeral home or the crematory and they will transfer the ashes into the urn.
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Can Everlife Memorials put the ashes into the Urn?We cannot fill the urn for you because we are not facilitated to do so. You may want ask your funeral director to assist with this.
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How does the Urn open?For just about every urn listed on our site there should be details of how the urn opens, If for some reason it is not on our site please contact us.
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Should I seal my urn and how do I do that?There is no need to seal the urn, but if you like to, you would like to use silicon adhesive which can be purchased from a hardware store. Before sealing the urn you can apply a small amount around the opening but, do this only if you do not plan on opening it again.
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How heavy are the Urns?Due to the materials and sizing this varies from one cremation urn to the next. If you need this information, please contact us for the weight.
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How do I clean my Urn?The best way to clean your urn is to wipe the urn with a dry cloth.
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Will my bare metal urn tarnish or rust?If kept indoors your metal urn including bronze, brass, pewter, copper or plated urn may tarnish slightly over a period of time. This is expected of metal items. If it should tarnish, there are metal cleaners that will restore the original finish. If stored outdoors in a grave space or in a columbarium niche the effect will occur considerably faster.
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Can I bury my Urn?Yes, however, not all urns are suitable for burial. Also, some cemeteries may require an urn burial vault.
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Can I return my urn?Yes, you can return your urn; however, certain restrictions apply. For more details read our return policies.
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Do the ashes of a large adult fit into the urn?In most cases yes. The average cremated remains displace between 140-180 cubic inches. If you are concerned about whether they will fit, prior to purchasing you can always measure (or ask the funeral home or crematory) their displacement to determine the size urn you will need. You can also read our article about urn size.
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What is a keepsake urn?A keepsake urn is a small urn where only a partial amount of the remains will fit in. They are intended for families who want to distribute the ashes among the surviving family members.
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Can my cremation urn be personalized?Some urns can be engraved while others have different personalization options. Each urn product page will list the available personalization options in the lower right corner of the page.
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If I do not use Everlife Memorials for engraving, whom would you recommend?We recommend checking with a local trophy shop or jeweler who is set up to engrave.
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If I engraved my urn can I return it?No, personalized urns that are not in resalable condition cannot be returned.