Benefits Of Metal Cremation Urns

By Sharron Cantu


There are vastly more variations on the modern interment vessel than there have ever been in the past. Whatever choices an individual is making for their remains, whether it be to lay in a casket or placed in a decorative container, to be entombed, buried or dispersed on the wind, a lot of opportunity for personalization is available. A lot of individuals find that tastefully done metal cremation urns are their preference.

Quite often, interment vessels are selected because they appeal to the individual or represent their personality in some way. Many survivors say that having a lost loved one's remains close at hand ease the sense of loss and helps with the grieving process. While appearance is certainly a prime consideration, practicality is an equally important factor in the choosing process.

Aside from being a proper representation of the individual, an interment container should be fitting to the way in which it will be stored. For instance, if it is to be kept inside a home or displayed inside a tomb, it is best that it be complementary to its surroundings. Burial, scattering and gifting, each require special requirements as well.

Style is but one aspect of what will make a suitable container for an individual's ashes. The material from which it is made is also very important to ensure that it will be adequate for the circumstances in which it will be kept. Some of the more popular metallic substances used for this purpose are copper, brass, bronze, pewter and stainless steel, each with their own set of strengths.

These types of containers are available in a huge mix of shapes, sizes, styles and types so that there is something for any and all needs. For many individuals, nothing compares to a classically styled vase or urn that enhances the decor of the space in which it resides. But, when someone desires something a bit more modern, there are alternative shape options such as cylinders, boxes and sculpted designs.

There are containers available that are specifically intended to show respect for special services or eternal relationships. Two people who want to continue their treasured life bond even after death have the option to be place in a Companion Urn which is made to house more than one individual's remains. Those who led a life of service in fields such as firefighting, law enforcement or military, can be honored in engraved vessels.

Keepsake ash holders have been growing in popularity in recent years. These often take the shape of jewelery boxes or as photo frames in which a photo of the deceased may be displayed in remembrance. This is a very common choice in situations when multiple survivors wish to retain a portion of their loved one's remains as a small amount of ashes can be placed in several containers.

Wearing pieces of jewelry designed to hold an ounce or less of an individual's remains is another touching way people can stay connected to their loved ones who have passed. Lockets, hollow crosses and vials are just a few designs that facilitate this purpose. In modern times, an interment vessel can take many shapes and forms.




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