Urn Size - The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) has determined that the standard capacity of a single urn should be 200 cubic inches. All of our standard urns exceed that requirement. Our Companion Urns (double), accommodate up to 600 cubic inches, well above CANA's standards.

Bronze Urns - Bronze has been used in the fabrication of the most durable of all artifacts' dating back thousands of years. Many items are on display in museums worldwide that are wrought from bronze.

Urn vaults - Are required by some cemeteries when cremated remains are to be buried in the ground. Generally any type urn can be placed in the urn vaults for burial from basic plastic, wood, bronze or other material.

Lost wax urns - Represents the most expensive and artistic creations made from bronze. The process results in exquisite detail and because the wax casting is broken (or lost) the result is a truly unique and individual piece of art.

Scattering urns - Specifically designed for scattering at sea or land. Crafted from fine hardwoods with a hand rubbed finish they are ideal as a permanent memorial.

How do I transfer cremated remains from original container to the purchase of my new urn from BuyUrns.com?

Cremated remains in most if not all cases are placed into a container (generally plastic) or plastic bag. Cremated remains may be removed from this container and simply placed into the new urn. If you find this process uncomfortable, your local funeral home of persons who facilitated you in making cremation arrangements should be glad to assist you in accomplishing this transfer. There are no other permits or legal requirements necessary for this process.

Cremation - Cremation is the technical process that reduces human remains to bone fragments. The reduction takes place through heat and evaporation.

Cremated Remains - Although the term "ashes" is generally used to refer to cremated remains, that term is incorrect. The end product of the cremation process results in the body being reduced to skeletal remains (bones, teeth and calcium). These skeletal remains are reduced further in size by pulverization to allow the cremated remains to be placed in a container or urn.

Urn - This is a receptacle into which cremated remains are placed. The selection of an urn varies in size, styling and composition and the final choice often depends on where the urn will be located.

Urn Capacity - The Cremation Association of North America has determined through scientific research that "Single" urn capacity should be a minimum of 200 cubic inches. All of our single capacity urns meet or exceed that standard. "Double" capacity urns are designed to hold the volume of two cremated remains. All of our double capacity urns are designed to hold up to 600 cubic inches.

Remembrance or Keepsake Urns - Keepsake urns are designed to contain only a small portion of cremated remains (usually 6 cubic inches or less) or a lock of hair.

Burial in a family plot or urn garden

Placement in a Niche or Columbarium

Scattering

At Sea
On private property
On public property with permission

Placement in an urn and taken home (all or a small portion)