What Size Urn Do I Need?

Everlasting Memories has a wide selection of cremation urns that will meet a variety of different needs. The size of urn that you choose is dependent on the individual you are commemorating as well as the means of display, burial or other methods of honoring your loved one. Our range of cremation urns is suitable for families that are paying their respects to one individual, a couple or even in the unfortunate circumstance of the loss of a child. The wide medley of different crematory urns makes it easy for multiple family members to share in honoring those that have passed and this versatility enables our customers to choose a variety of different ways to commemorate the passing as well as the life of their loved one that has died.

We have a terrific selection of individual cremation urns that can be selected and purchased in several different materials. Most of our marble, metal and other individual urns for ashes hold approximately 180 to 220 cubic inches of cremated ash depending on the urn that you have chosen. A good measurement to keep in mind is that typically one pound of body weight is equivalent to one cubic inch of ash. We do have a range of hardwood cremation urns that can be custom built to hold the ashes of your loved one and we can increase or decrease the size of the urn based on your individual needs and specifications. Our hardwood urns are often times lined with satin cloth in order to give your loved one a comfortable resting place.

Everlasting Memories has a wonderful selection of companion cremation urns that will hold the cremated remains of two individuals or of just one individual should the need arise. These gorgeous ash urns are obtainable in different materials such as metal, sculpture, hardwood and marble. Depending on the companion cremation urn you have chosen, some of these urns have separate compartments for your ashes and others have one large compartment that allows you to mix together the two individual's cremains. Either is a wonderful option and for those that want their loved ones to remain together yet separate their ashes then one of our cultured marble urns may be the perfect choice. Several of our wood companion urns have one interior compartment to hold all the ashes of your loved ones so that they remain together forever. Most companion urns will hold approximately 400 cubic inches of cremated remains but we do suggest that you look at the technical specs or call our customer service with any questions.

For those that have large families or several family members that want to hold close a memory of their loved one Everlasting Memories carries a wonderful product known as keepsake cremation urns. These petite urns will hold anywhere from 2 to 10 cubic inches of cremated ash and many times come in both a keepsake and individual size. If you have a deceased loved one that weighs over 200 pounds and the individual urn that you are looking at holds only 200 cubic inches of cremains then choosing a keepsake for a family member is a wonderful alternative. You can also choose to scatter any remaining ashes in a place that was special to your loved one. Often times our keepsake crematory urns for ashes can be engraved or have a small plated added to the outer surface of the urn in memorandum of your beloved.

There are other unfortunate deaths such as those of a child or young adult and Everlasting Memories has a wonderful array of loving cremation urns that will honor the life of a young person that was taken from you too soon. Our child and infant cremation urns are available in different themes and different mediums and you can choose the one that best matches your decor or that best captures your memories of your loved one. These exceptional cremation urns will hold anywhere from 20 to 100 cubic inches of cremated ashes and make for a wonderful way to honor the little ones that we have lost. Most can be further personalized by adding a brass or silver plate to the front of the cremation urn in their memory.

Everlasting Memories also carries a complete line of cremation jewelry that will hold your choice of small remembrance in honor of those that have passed. A wonderful alternative to take advantage of with leftover cremains, these beautiful pendants will hold a small pinch of cremated ash inside the inner compartment of the cremation keepsake. Each interior is accessed by locating and opening the small threaded stopper and by using the included funnel to assist you with filling your cremation jewelry. Apply a drop of adhesive to the threads of the stopper to keep your ashes or other remembrance secured inside your memorial jewelry.

Scattering urns and burial urns are other individual and companion urns that will hold anywhere from 50 cubic inches to 400 cubic inches of cremated ash. Many of our marble companion crematory urns can be used for burial urns as well and make for a wonderful resting place for two individuals ashes. Our scattering urns allow our customers the option of releasing as little or as much cremated ash as they choose and the urns are exquisitely made and crafted. All of our individual and companion burial and scattering urns are shipped within forty eight hours in most cases and express delivery is available.

At Everlasting Memories, we carry a wide variety of urns like:

• scattering urns
• child and infant urns

Choosing the right urn to hold the ashes of your loved one doesn't have to be difficult at Everlasting Memories. Most of our individual urns hold approximately 200 cubic inches of cremated ash and one pound of body weight is equal to one cubic inch of ash. We carry a wonderful supply of companion crematory urns that will hold the ashes of your loved ones either together in one compartment or keep them separated in two distinct compartments. Our keepsake and child and infant urns are on a much smaller scale and make for the perfect resting place for your child or young adult. For questions on specific urns and the amount of remembrance they will hold please feel free to contact our customer service department.