Various Kinds Of Metal Cremation Urns

By Sally Delacruz


Currently buyers have much flexibility in buying funeral vases due to the many types available in the market. The products are produced from a variety of substances including marble, ceramic, bronze, hardwood, plastic, and metals like aluminium, silver, copper, and stainless steel. Metal cremation urns vary a lot in terms of color, size, shape, and function. Here is a basic description of major types in the market.

The first type is the companion urn. This item is normally made large to hold the cremains of two people. There are some situations in which the cremated remains of two people need to be kept or disposed off in a single container. Such situations include still-born twins, mother and child who died during child birth, and couples who wished to be cremated together. Standard size for these models is between 300 and 400 cubic inches.

In comparison to companion vases, the size of individual urns is smaller. This is because they only can accommodate cremains of a single individual. According to industrial standards, they should have a capacity of two hundred cubic inches although smaller models of 110 and bigger models of 250 cubic inches are available. Sharing cremation urn is a variation of the two types mentioned so far. This type becomes handy when several family members need a portion of cremated remains of a pet or person.

Sharing urns are comparatively smaller because they only accommodate a portion of the ash. Small models are approximately 30 cubic inches whereas extra large models measure over 100 cubic inches. They are also commonly used in holding ashes of infants. In some cases ashes of grownups are also held in them. In such circumstances, they are considered individual urns.

Keepsake vase is a close variant of sharing urn. They are much tinier since they hold small amounts of ash. Their use goes hand in hand with other vases like companion and individual vases. They used to store small quantities of ash near the home or carry it to the site for scattering. The remainder of the ash is stored at final places of rest.

Other kinds of urns include pet, sports, military and decorative urns. Pet vases vary diversely in capacity because they accommodate ashes of animals of varied sizes. On the other hand, decorative vases are even smaller because their main purpose is not to keep or hold cremains but to be decorative in the place they are placed. They only have an interior chamber that is used for holding ashes.

Bases, handles, and leads in some cases are contained in all items given above. Two handles are present on each type for carrying it. They are fixed on the sides. The heavy base is used to maintain stability of the item. Leads keep contents intact.

Lack of knowledge regarding vases can make it very difficult for a buyer to choose the right size. It can be a very disappointing situation for the ashes not to fit in the item purchased especially if it is burial for a human being. This is because the process must be put to a stand-still for some time. It is advisable to acquire a cubic inch per pound of weight.




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