{"title":"7 Tips for Buying Urns Online","description":"\u003ch1\u003e7 Tips for Buying Urns Online\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYour  loved one was very special and you \nwant every last detail to be just right,  even right down to their final\n resting place. That is why purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/cremation-urns-s\/13.htm\"\u003ecremation urn\u003c\/a\u003e is a very \nimportant step in the memorialization process. An urn  serves as not \nonly a vessel to store ashes, but also as an everlasting tribute to \nhonor your loved one’s memory. Reading \n\tthese tips will help you to evaluate  online urn retailers for the purchase of an urn.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Get to Know the Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou want to deal with a company that is experienced and ethical. Take some time to learn  about the company you are considering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long have they been in business?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere are they located?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre  they members of the Better Business  Bureau?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf  so, have they had any complaints?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tVisit their website to see if they  have \nan 'About Us' page or contact  them by phone or email them and question \nthem. Also check with the \n\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lookup.bbb.org\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBetter Business Bureau\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\tto see if they have  had any complaints for the last three years. \nMembers of the BBB Online Reliability program will  prominently display \nthe BBB seal on their website.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf a company makes a claim of how  long they have been in business, you can verify with the Secretary of State or  check when they registered their domain name \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.networksolutions.com\/whois\/index.jsp\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t(a domain name is their url:  www.company.com).  Just type in  their \ndomain name and see when it was originally registered. You can also \nenter their domain in the \n\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.archive.org\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWayback Machine\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.archive.org\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eArchive.org\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e site which will give you a snap shot of the website at its earliest stages. You will be surprised to learn that companies will exaggerate or lie about how long they have been in business.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBe skeptical of companies that do  not \nfully disclose simple information such as contact info, or where they \nare  located. What could they be \n\ttrying to hide?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Review Their Customer Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou want customer service that is  \ngenuinely interested in helping you instead  of just getting the sale. \nThey should have the goal of fulfilling \n\tyour needs and not just theirs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre  they easily accessible by phone or  email?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre  they knowledgeable and did they answer your questions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf  contacted after hours did you  receive a reply within a reasonable amount of time the following business day?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIt is more comforting to talk to  a live person and this should be possible during regular business hours.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tCall on them with any questions and  see \nhow they handle your call. This gives you an opportunity to experience  \ninteraction with them before you actually make a purchase.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen looking over customer reviews, give more weight to those from independent websites such as the Better Business Bureau reviews and Google reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou should feel comfortable when  discussing various details with them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Look for a  Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou want a satisfaction guarantee  \nespecially with this type of product. If you get the urn and decide you \ndon’t like it, you should  be able to \n\treturn it as long as it is in resalable condition.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre  their urns sold with a guarantee?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes  the company accept returns?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf  so do they have a restocking fee?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf you order an urn that has been  \npersonalized or if it is custom made, then it is understandable if the \ncompany cannot  accept a return. However, if it is damaged upon arrival \nor they personalized it  with the wrong information they should replace \nit at no charge to you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf they have a satisfaction  guarantee posted on their site, read it and ask yourself if you are comfortable  with it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Your Privacy is  Sacred\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWith the amount of identity theft  going around, you want to make absolutely certain your personal information is protected by the company you are dealing with.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo  they have a privacy policy posted  that is easily accessible?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes  it guarantee your personal  information will not be sold?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou’ve heard the stories where someone  \npurchased a product online only to have their information sold to \nspammers.  Take the necessary steps to ensure it does not happen to you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. You Need Secure  Transactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou’ve taken precautions to ensure  your credit stays healthy. Don’t ruin it by making an online purchase from a  non-secure website, which in turn may lead to fraudulent charges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes  the company guarantee secure transactions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat  types of security measures are offered?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo  they have a security guarantee?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf a company is asking for your  credit \ncard information over the Internet, then they better have secure payment\n  processing in place, Period!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tCheck on their site for a security  guarantee and what measures are taken to protect your credit card information.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Beware of Hidden  Charges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tDon’t you dislike when you decide  to \npurchase an item only to find there are hidden costs such as delivery  \ncharges or other unexpected costs? Look more closely at the bottom line \nprice and be aware of additional charges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes  the company charge extra for delivery?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf  buying cremation jewelry, do they charge extra for the chain?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAfter you’ve added the items to  your cart\n and are ready to check out, look to make sure no additional charges  \nhave been added that were not previously selected.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf you are purchasing cremation jewelry,  \ntake note that several retailers charge a lower price for the jewelry \npendant  and then add an \n\tadditional charge for the \nchain. This is to create the illusion that their prices are lower  \nwhereas the total price is higher than you were first led to believe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. Payment Options to  Satisfy Your Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tDon’t get stuck having to pay for  the urn\n with a credit card when you would rather pay by check. Make sure the  \ncompany has different payment options in place that \n\tbenefit you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan  you pay online with any major credit  card?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes  the company accept check payment or money orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan  you mail or fax in your payment?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre  you able to phone in your order?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe most popular form of payment   online is with a credit card. But a good percentage of individuals are more  comfortable calling in their order or using a different form of payment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tMake sure the company will accommodate your preferred method of payment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThese points should help you to select the\n right company to  purchase your urn or cremation jewelry from. In the \nvery end what it boils down  to is asking yourself: \n\tDo I feel comfortable  purchasing from this company?\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tSometimes very simple things such as \nvisual elements (a professional  looking website, user friendly design, \ngood product images) or resources  of information will lend to the \n\ttrustworthiness and credibility of a company.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/7-tips-for-buying-urns-online.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}