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If you’re planning funeral services for yourself or a loved one, you may be considering cremation as an option. Cremation is a common ritual in many Eastern cultures, particularly in areas that practice Hinduism. However, it’s recently surged in popularity in the West as an affordable, environmentally-friendly alternative to burials. If you have chosen cremation services in your funeral plans, you will also need to select an urn for the remains. Selecting a cremation urn is a meaningful decision which should be given the appropriate consideration.

Below, staff from Northcutt & Son Home For Funerals in Morehead, KY, share their advice on what you should keep in mind when selecting a cremation urn.

4 Things to Consider When Deciding on a Cremation Urn

1. What’s Your Price Point?

Although cremation services are typically less expensive than burials, you may still have a budget in mind. While making your funeral arrangements, speak to the director of the funeral home regarding different cremation urn options. You can typically find an urn in any price range, with some as low as $50-100. Shop around and compare your options.

2. Where Will You Keep it? 

cremation urnsHow the ashes are kept and handled following the memorial services may influence the type of cremation urn you purchase. For example, if the remains will be buried, you can invest in a biodegradable urn which allows the ashes to become part of the earth over time. If you are placing the ashes in a columbarium, you may select a box rather than a traditional urn. For scattered ashes, you can choose a simple urn with a removable lid, while ashes which are to be displayed may be better suited to a decorative urn.

3. Which Material Do You Want? 

Urns come in a variety of materials from ceramic and metal to stone and fabric. While you should keep your particular needs in mind, you should also choose something that appeals to you. The aesthetics of your funeral urn is particularly important if you’re planning to display it on a mantelpiece or elsewhere in your home.

4. What Sort of Design Are You Looking For? 

If you’re planning to display the urn, consider whether you would prefer a simple or intricate design. People usually select a design which reflects a hobby or quality of the deceased. However, others may prefer delicate carvings or a religious design.

If you’re in the Morehead area and need help with cremation services or choosing a cremation urn, call (606) 784-6491. For information on pre-planning funerals for yourself or a loved one, visit Northcutt & Son Home For Funerals online to learn more.

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