What
You Should Know About Cremation Urns
If you have chosen cremation, you
are not alone. It is estimated that
40% of humans will choose cremation as
their final choice by the year 2010.
When choosing your cremation urn, it
is a reflection and memorial of you or
your loved ones life.
Whether you are looking for
something traditional, laser etched or
personalized in hardwood, a unique
hand-blown cremation urn, a discreet
keepsake cremation urn, a sacred
rosary cremation urn, a tasteful piece
of cremation urn jewelry or a pet
cremation urn for your faithful
companion, there are a large variety
available today. If you purchase
online, you can usually save up to 50%
off local funeral home prices.
Here are some things you should
know about cremation urns, cremation
terms and what cremation urns are
available today.
Cremains - Cremated Remains
of a Human
Cremation Urn Sizing - Cubic
Inches (CI) is the volume or space
ashes take up and it is also the
measurement of how much ash a
cremation urn can hold.
1 lb. of body weight will yield
roughly 1 cubic inch of ashes.
Example: A cremated 100 lb.
person will yield about 90 cubic
inches of ashes (almost 100 CI). This
person would need a cremation urn that
is about 90-100 CI. The 1 to 1 ratio
of Weight to CI will ensure you
purchase a cremation urn that is large
enough, 99% of the time. Another
example is that a 210 lb. person needs
a cremation urn that is roughly 200
cubic inches or larger and a 50 lb.
person or pet needs a cremation urn
that is roughly 50 cubic inches or
larger.
Cremation urn descriptions always
lists a volume (capacity for ashes) in
Cubic Inches. So if you know how much
the deceased weighed - then you know
the volume (CI.) of the ashes. A
cremation urn can be too small (in
volume) but is only too big if you
think it's too big.
Companion Cremation Urn -
Cremation Urn that can accommodate two
adults or one large adult (standard
size is approx. 400 ci).
Cremation Urn Art - Art made
from a small portion of cremains
(hand-blown glass, picture and art)
and most often the size of a keepsake
cremation urn or pendant that holds a
small portion of cremains, small piece
of cloth, a lock of hair, dried
flowers, etc. (usually 1 - 2 cubic
inches).
Infant Cremation Urn -
Cremation Urn that can accommodate one
child (standard sizes are between 5 -
75 ci).
Keepsake/Keepsake Cremation Urn
- A keepsake is usually a small urn or
pendant that holds a small portion of
cremains, small piece of cloth, a lock
of hair, dried flowers, etc. (usually
1 - 2 cubic inches).
Rosary Keepsake Cremation Urn
- Handmade Rosary Cremation Urn (urn
located in cross) is a beautiful
keepsake that holds a small portion of
cremains, small piece of cloth, a lock
of hair, dried flowers, etc. (usually
1 - 2 cubic inches).
Traditional Cremation Urn -
Usually made from Hand-blown Glass,
Marble, Metal(s) and/or Wood that can
accommodate one adult (standard size
is approx. 200 ci)
For additional information or
cremation, or to view the 100's of
cremation urns we offer, please visit
our education center and showroom
today at
http://www.foreverinurheart.com
