What You Should Know About Cremation Urns

If you have chosen cremation, you are not alone. It is estimated that 40% of humans will choose cremation as their final choice by the year 2010. When choosing your cremation urn, it is a reflection and memorial of you or your loved ones life.

Whether you are looking for something traditional, laser etched or personalized in hardwood, a unique hand-blown cremation urn, a discreet keepsake cremation urn, a sacred rosary cremation urn, a tasteful piece of cremation urn jewelry or a pet cremation urn for your faithful companion, there are a large variety available today. If you purchase online, you can usually save up to 50% off local funeral home prices.

Here are some things you should know about cremation urns, cremation terms and what cremation urns are available today.

Cremains - Cremated Remains of a Human

Cremation Urn Sizing - Cubic Inches (CI) is the volume or space ashes take up and it is also the measurement of how much ash a cremation urn can hold.

1 lb. of body weight will yield roughly 1 cubic inch of ashes.

Example: A cremated 100 lb. person will yield about 90 cubic inches of ashes (almost 100 CI). This person would need a cremation urn that is about 90-100 CI. The 1 to 1 ratio of Weight to CI will ensure you purchase a cremation urn that is large enough, 99% of the time. Another example is that a 210 lb. person needs a cremation urn that is roughly 200 cubic inches or larger and a 50 lb. person or pet needs a cremation urn that is roughly 50 cubic inches or larger.

Cremation urn descriptions always lists a volume (capacity for ashes) in Cubic Inches. So if you know how much the deceased weighed - then you know the volume (CI.) of the ashes. A cremation urn can be too small (in volume) but is only too big if you think it's too big.

Companion Cremation Urn - Cremation Urn that can accommodate two adults or one large adult (standard size is approx. 400 ci).

Cremation Urn Art - Art made from a small portion of cremains (hand-blown glass, picture and art) and most often the size of a keepsake cremation urn or pendant that holds a small portion of cremains, small piece of cloth, a lock of hair, dried flowers, etc. (usually 1 - 2 cubic inches).

Infant Cremation Urn - Cremation Urn that can accommodate one child (standard sizes are between 5 - 75 ci).

Keepsake/Keepsake Cremation Urn - A keepsake is usually a small urn or pendant that holds a small portion of cremains, small piece of cloth, a lock of hair, dried flowers, etc. (usually 1 - 2 cubic inches).

Rosary Keepsake Cremation Urn - Handmade Rosary Cremation Urn (urn located in cross) is a beautiful keepsake that holds a small portion of cremains, small piece of cloth, a lock of hair, dried flowers, etc. (usually 1 - 2 cubic inches).

Traditional Cremation Urn - Usually made from Hand-blown Glass, Marble, Metal(s) and/or Wood that can accommodate one adult (standard size is approx. 200 ci)

For additional information or cremation, or to view the 100's of cremation urns we offer, please visit our education center and showroom today at http://www.foreverinurheart.com

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