One of the first things to realize is that there is no rush to purchase a cremation urn. The funeral providers will provide a temporary urn container, that can be used for a long period. Indeed some times for years.
How to select a cremation Urn.
Look initially at whether you want an urn that will be on display or used as a keepsake urn, there are keepsakes urns that can be worn as ornaments or given out to family members.
Why are there different Urns.
Some urns are purely made for storing the ashes, while others are used as a scattering urn. An urn that is used to hold the ashes while they are taken to a place of rest. There are also keepsake urns, which hold a small portion of the ashes and can be used so that every family member can have one. Most urns are closed via a screw top lid and they are very secure. There are also Celtic and Irish Urns that you can consider as well.
Can I put other items in the Urn.
There is not right or wrong with it comes to this. Some people place wedding rings and other keepsakes in to the cremation urn. If it is something that you want to do, then do it. There is no right or wrong with cremation and when something is driven by love.
I hope that these ideas help you when you are making the difficult decision on what urns to look at.