Different Types of Cremation Urns You Can Buy

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home • June 14, 2021

One of the duties you'll have when preparing a cremation service in Plymouth Township, MI is selecting a suitable urn to contain your deceased loved one’s ashes. There are urns of various types that you’ll want to familiarize yourself with prior to selecting the one you’ll buy. 

 

So that you have an idea as to the types of urns available on the market, here are some to consider. 

 

Individual Cremation Urns 


Many of the cremation containers marketed today are of the individual urn variety. If you require an urn for a family member who will be cremated, chances are you’ll want an individual urn. Within this category of cremation urn, there are many options. Look through the funeral home’s website or phone them to ask questions about what’s available. When it comes to choosing the right urn – whether an individual urn or some other type – you’ll want to consider the purpose. In other words, what you intend to do with the ashes will factor into the type of urn you should buy.


Companion Cremation Urns 


An additional kind of container is a companion cremation urn. When you buy an individual cremation urn, you will be able to place the cremated remains of one person inside of it. A companion cremation urn includes a base upon which two separate cremation urns are mounted. So you’ll be able to place the ashes of one person in one section and the ashes of another person in the other section. It’s the perfect option for couples who want to remain together at death. 


Veteran Cremation Urns


Veteran cremation urns are designed to house the cremated remains of the brave men and women who have faithfully served their country. If you wish, you can get a veteran urn personalized so that it lists the military branch that the deceased had served under. If you do get a veteran urn, you may wish to display it in a special place of honor in your home.


Keepsake Cremation Urns 


Another option is a keepsake cremation urn. These types of urns are smaller than individual cremation urns and companion cremation urns. A keepsake urn will be a good idea in scenarios where you want to divide the cremated remains among two or more of your loved ones. Since each person will only get a portion of the ashes, there won’t be a need to buy an individual or a companion urn. A better option will be getting multiple keepsake urns.


If you need to plan a funeral service or cremation service in Plymouth Township, MI, we’re here to help. We have a track record of success when it comes to helping people to plan funerals and cremations. It will be our goal to help you in any way possible. So when the time comes to arrange a final service or if you want to potentially pre-plan your own body disposition, you know who to call. You can count on us to help you with your final service planning. For the assistance you require, get in touch by phone or visit us in person. 

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