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Acquire the Best Cremation Urns for Your Loved One’s Memories
Are you familiar with the cremation urns? Most probably, especially now, people are largely oriented on what cremation is. Some people choose this way of burying a deceased loved one if he or she died due to an infectious disease. There are also instances that families prefer cremation because it’s the will of the person who dies. But, most chances, the family chooses cremation because it is more economical than maintaining a gravesite and settling for a headstone.
What are Cremation Urns?
Like when deciding on a headstone, choosing a cremation urn is not an easy task, especially since there are many options and you don’t know where to begin.
This kind of urn is designed to hold cremation ashes. It can be made from various materials like metal, wood, marble, granite, or in more ornate styles which can be a work of art and be displayed at home.
There are different types of urns. The traditional urns hold the ashes of an individual person. Companion urns on the other side can hold more than one person. For smaller amounts, there are keepsake urns, pet urns, and child urns.
Aside from the mentioned types of urns, monument makers can also create more personalized urns derived from the passion and profession of the deceased person. Most families put a special message on it dedicated to their departed loved ones.
What are the factors you need to consider in buying cremation urns?
Style
In choosing the right urn, you have to check on it that the style fits the taste or wishes of the deceased. For example, if the deceased loved one is a nature-lover, he or she might prefer having a biodegradable urn or something special. There are chances that you might end up seeing the best style that fits your eyes, but still, keep the personality of the deceased on it.
Budget
Like headstones, each type and style correspond to a price. When checking on cremation urns, it will be best if you’ll decide first on the budget to narrow down your choices.
Place of the Urn
Where will the urn be placed? Are you going to be placed in a mausoleum, cemetery, or funeral home? In case it will be buried inside the cemetery, you have to purchase a vault to protect the urn from the harsh environment. If you decide to bury it at home, make sure that you’re fully oriented with the local laws when it comes to burying urns at your place.
Choose Your Own Color
Bahama Blue
Emerald Pearl
Blue Pearl
Desert Pink
Imperial Black
Grey
Himalayan
Imperial Grey
Imperial Red
Mahogany
Travelling the Remains
If you choose to travel the remains from one place to another, you have to settle first necessary requirements. The urn must be scannable to the x-ray. It will be best if you’ll check with the airlines’ rules and regulations regarding carrying an urn.
Personalized urns
To personalize an urn, it should be something relevant to the personality of the loved one. Like headstones, urns serve as a tribute to a departed loved one. It can be a form of something that represents the profession or special hobby of your loved one when he or she is still alive.
Shapes and Sizes
There are two types of urns, permanent and non-permanent urns. When talking about permanent, this is the variety that does not degrade as used over time, On the other hand, non-permanent are those that are biodegradable, meaning can be decomposed as time goes by.
Virginia Headstones, at your service!
Aside from monuments and headstones, we also offer top-of-the-line cremation urns that will surely fit your loved one’s taste. For more information, feel free to call us!
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