When a cat or dog passes, many families feel that cremation is the best option for preserving their beloved pet. Keeping their remains in a specialty pet urn memorializes the life of your companion in a heartfelt, visible way. There are many elements to selecting an urn, so here’s what to consider when making a decision.

What to Think About When Selecting Pet Urns

1. Material

A ceramic vase is traditional for urns, but many more materials are available today. You may prefer stone, oak, walnut wood, cherry wood, marble, or porcelain. Weigh your options based on where you’ll be displaying or storing the urn as well.

2. Customization

Pet cremation services typically offer the choice to customize and engrave pet urns, allowing you to include personal messages, designs, and impressions alongside names and dates. With personalization options, you’ll be able to honor your pet’s memory forever.

3. Size

Urns come in different dimensions, so you need to calculate the correct size to fit the ashes. In general, there should be one cubic inch of space per pound in body weight. If you are still unsure, it’s better to go too big than too small. Extra space can leave room for memorabilia, such as a poem, collar, or favorite toy.

4. Style

Plan ahead to decide where you wish to keep the urn. This will help you determine which style to choose. If you display it on a shelf or mantel, for instance, you may want a more elegant design with engravings or photographs on the front. If you would like to keep it in a personal space, such as a bedroom, you might opt for a more compact and homey design.

5. Scattering

If there is a location that was special to you and your pet, you may want to scatter their remains there as a final goodbye. You’ll need a pet urn that opens to carry out this ceremony. If your intended location is public, be sure to check zoning rules to ensure you are allowed to scatter ashes there.

 

If you’re ready to choose an urn to honor the love and memories you shared with your pet, the compassionate team at Oahu Pet Crematory offers flexible, stress-free pet cremation services to families throughout Kailua, HI. They carry a wide selection of beautiful, high-quality pet urns in various materials, shapes, and sizes that can be customized with engravings and photographs. To learn more about their services, have your veterinarian call (808) 371-7531. View a few examples of their urns online.