When you lose a beloved pet, it’s natural to want to memorialize them in some way. You can cherish their memory by choosing a unique pet urn that reflects their personality and warmth. There are many styles and sizes of urns, so consider these three factors to help you select a suitable remembrance.

How to Choose a Pet Urn 

1. Material

Pet urns are crafted in wood, ceramic, metal, marble, or granite. Any of these materials can be embossed or engraved with a pet’s name or epithet. Some urns allow for photographic imprints. Let your pet’s personality guide your selection of material type.

2. Size

Many people expect that their pet’s cremated remains will be fine-quality ash. However, their remains will contain some fragments of bone. They will not be as fine as fireplace ash, and there may be a larger quantity of ash than you expect. If you want to put all your pet’s remains in an urn, along with a favorite toy or memento, you’ll need a larger size. Ask the cremation service about dimensions that are appropriate for the size of your pet.

3. Where It Will Be Kept

Since pet urns come in so many shapes, sizes, and materials, consider where you will be keeping it. If you place the urn indoors in a place of pride, select an urn that will complement the decor of the room. Wood or engraved metal urns fit the style of many indoor spaces. If the urn will go outside, granite or high-quality plastic offers the best protection from the elements.

A beautiful urn to hold the remains of your deceased furry family member makes a wonderful memorial. Char Mac Pet Cremation offers pet owners a gorgeous selection of customizable pet urns. They also have river rock, limestone, and granite markers, and durable plastic and stone facsimiles, which are perfect for outdoor placement. This family business has been serving the pet-loving community in Cincinnati, OH, since 1964. Call 513-851-5791 in inquire about pet cremation, and visit them online to see a gallery of their memorials.