Keep These Things in Mind When Choosing an Urn

Purchasing an urn for your loved one’s remains can be a daunting task. After all, there are so many styles, designs, and materials to choose from. How do you know which one is right? Don’t worry, SereniCare Funeral home, located in South Salt Lake, can help you choose your loved one’s urn. 

Start with the Size 

Many people think urns are “one size fits all,” but that is not true. Urns come in different sizes, and choosing which one is important . This is because you want to ensure you get an urn big enough to house all your loved one’s remains. 

To determine what size urn you should purchase, you need to know about how much your loved one weighed at the time of passing. This is because one cubic inch of space will be needed for each pound of body weight. If your loved one weighs 185 pounds, you must purchase an urn of 185 cubic inches or more space. 

Choose the Material 

The next element of the urn you will need to consider is its material. Urns can be made from stone, glass, ceramic, wood, or metal. Each material has characteristics that make it better suited for certain environments than others. 

For example, wooden urns are extremely durable but can warp if exposed to sunlight over time. Metal urns are also durable but can be easily scratched, and some are prone to rusting. When you meet with your urn provider, make sure to discuss the materials and their unique qualities so that you can make the best choice. 

Location of the Urn 

Different urn materials may be better suited for certain environments, so you must consider where the urn will be placed. For example, if you want to place the urn in a sunny room in your home, a wooden urn may not be the best choice since, when placed in direct sunlight, it can warp and crack over time. 

Another example is if you will bury the urn or keep it in a columbarium niche. Certain cemeteries and cremation gardens may have specific policies on what types of urns are allowed. 

Pay Attention to the Dimensions 

Nothing is worse than selecting the perfect urn for your loved one and the perfect resting space only to have the urn not fit because it’s too tall or wide. Always make sure you know the size of the resting place so that you can ensure the urn will fit safely in that space. Dimensions to note are the location’s height, width, and depth. 

SereniCare Can Help You Select the Right Urn  

Selecting the perfect urn for your loved one after their cremation service in Utah, can be a daunting task. Although it can be great that there are so many options, it can also make the decision very overwhelming. Keep these things in mind, take your time, and you will find the right one.

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