The process of making funeral arrangements for a recently lost loved one is rife with emotion. Understandably, you want to celebrate their memory and personalize their service. If you’ve chosen to cremate your loved one, you’ll have several options for cremation urns. Here are three essential tips to help you select the perfect urn.

How to Pick Cremation Urns

1. Material

Urns are available in various materials, which will impact your price point. Urns are made usually of bronze, glass, wood, ceramic, porcelain, marble, and other durable materials. Consider how you will display the urn; if it’s going to be placed outside, choose a weatherproof urn. Work with your funeral director to narrow down your options.

2. Size

On average, cremated remains weigh between 3-7 pounds, and urns should be about 180-220 cubic inches in capacity. However, the funeral home or crematorium can provide a more definite estimate, which will be helpful if you’re planning on a customized urn for your loved one’s remains.

3. Resting Place

Cremation urns that are intended for display can be a beautiful, personalized way to display your loved one’s remains. If you’re interested in scattering their ashes or having a water burial, consider a water-soluble or biodegradable urn designed to break down into nature without negative impacts.

When you’re selecting cremation urns, what matters most is that you feel it appropriately represents your loved one. No matter what style you choose, it will be part of a lasting memory.

Losing a loved one and making funeral arrangements is an incredibly emotional process. Since 1913, the team at Whitley’s Funeral Home, located in Kannapolis, NC, has helped families through funeral services with care, empathy, and compassion. To learn more about their funeral services, cremation services, and cremation urns, call (704) 933-2222 or visit them online.