Keeping an urn with your loved one’s remains allows you to honor them and feel closer to them in your home. To ensure you find the perfect spot where they can be safe but still prominent, follow these steps.

How Should You Display an Urn?

1. Think About Your Goal

If you want to commemorate your loved one’s life, you may want to display the urn on a fireplace mantel or in a central room next to the deceased’s picture. However, a home office, family area, or your loved one’s favorite place in the home may be the best option if you want something more private. Regardless, you can use this consideration to begin narrowing down your options.

2. Consider Your Decor

There are many beautiful urns available that can be works of art. However, you’ll want yours to fit in well with the interior design of the room. For example, a ceramic or wood-carved urn may be ideal for a living room with a rustic theme, whereas a sleek matte black one with an engraving may fit well in a contemporary design. You may also find inspiration for the style by thinking about your loved one’s favorite materials, colors, and shapes, and then applying them to the urn design.

3. Prioritize Safety

If you have small children or pets, you’ll want to make sure the urn is kept in a safe space that’s out of reach, such as on a bookshelf. It should also be out of the way and on a stable surface so it won’t be knocked over if a shoulder brushes it.

There are many decisions that need to be made after the death of a loved one, but the professionals at Porto Funeral Homes can help. They’ve served New Haven County, CT, for over 75 years, and they take every step to help grieving families through the funeral process. They’re proud to offer cremation and burial services, as well as burial trusts and pre-arrangements for funerals. You can learn more about their services on their website, or by calling (203) 467-3000 for their location in East Haven and (203) 934-5000 for West Haven. You can also follow their Facebook page to receive updates.