Cremation is a popular choice for final remains. In fact, the popularity of this choice has grown considerably, by 1238% in the last 65 years, according to National Cremation. If you are considering cremation for your final arrangement and are in the midst of cremation pre-planning, here are some tips on choosing an urn.

Consider the Final Resting Place

Even if you choose cremation, you will also need to choose a final resting place. There are several options when it comes to cremation and a final resting place for your ashes. Some people choose to have their ashes scattered. The location for scattering can be somewhere symbolic or memorable. In that case, the urn will just be a temporary holding for your ashes until scattering.

Another option would be urn burial. There are many types of cremation urns that are suitable for burial. Placement at home is one of the reasons why you might want to choose a decorative urn. This way your urn can become a beautiful addition to your home or the home of a loved one.

Consider Size

Size is another important consideration. Urns come in different size capacities as human ash volume will be relative to your size. You can talk with a funeral home to get more information on different-sized urns and recommendations.

Consider Style

If your urn will be displayed at home or in a niche, then you will definitely want to give some thought to style. Urns, like coffins, come in many styles. Choosing the style of your urn is one of the benefits of cremation pre-planning. This is really the only way to ensure that you are in charge of these decisions. If these types of decisions feel important to you, then you will want to think ahead of time so that you can make these choices for yourself.

If you are not sure what type of style of urn you would want, then you should consult with a funeral home. The professionals there can help you find the style of urn that suits your personality and taste. This is a very important decision, so you want to be sure you make the choice you're most comfortable with.



If you need assistance with cremation pre-planning or have any questions about the process, please contact Community Mortuary today. We can help you with these very important decisions. Our experts are standing by to assist.