Burying Urns

Many families are turning to cremation as a way to lay their loved one to rest and there are a number of options available when it comes to burying the ashes of a family member, friend or pet that has passed away. A burying urn is a great option for the cremains.

Burial versus cremation

The loss of a loved one inevitably brings about a number of choices that need to be made and one of the first is whether to have your loved one buried or cremated. Choosing burial is typically more expensive as there are the overhead costs of a funeral home, a casket as well as the expense of a cemetery plot and a grave marker. These costs can be reduced by choosing cremation. Cremation costs typically run significantly less than funeral and casket related costs and burial of the ashes is not a necessity. In addition to the costs associated with cremation, the cost of an urn in addition to any small minor charges such as urn customization or an urn vault should be expected.

Why choose burial urns?

Burying urns provide loved ones with a more cost effective way to lay a loved one to rest and may be a more affordable option for those with limited funds. Burying urns are accepted at most cemeteries and require a much smaller space then a typical casket. There are a variety of burying urns available and selections range from marble and metal to biodegradable and eco-friendly cremation urns. The choice can be made to return the loved one's ashes to the Earth or to seal them inside a cremation urn that is not biodegradable. Burying urns afford loved ones the option of waiting until they are ready emotionally and financially to lay the cremains of their loved one to rest and also give families and friends a place to visit and remember the deceased.