Choosing a cremation urn is by far one of the most important and meaningful tasks you can take on while mourning a departed loved one. With so many options to choose from and your loved one’s preferences to consider, making a decision can be difficult. Fortunately, there are a few steps that will help you choose well. Here’s a closer look.

How to Choose Cremation Urns

1. Consider How You’ll Use It

The type of urn you choose should depend on whether you intend to display it, bury it, or use it to carry ashes for scattering. Display urns are usually beautifully decorated, made from longer-lasting premium materials, and can come with a slightly higher price tag. Read your loved one’s last wishes to learn what their preference would have been, and choose an urn suitable for the disposition of the ashes.

2. Determine the Appropriate Size

It’s important to make sure the ashes of the departed will fit inside the urn you choose. The simple way to determine what size of urn is needed is to check the final body weight. One pound of weight is roughly equivalent to a cubic inch of ash.

Most cremation urns have a capacity of 200 cubic inches, enough for a 200-pound individual. There are also bigger urns for larger people and smaller ones for those who are more petite or for use as keepsake urns if the ashes will be divided among family members.

3. Choose an Urn in Your Budget

Finally, consider the size of your budget and how much you can afford to spend on an urn. If your loved one had a funeral plan in place before they passed away, you can choose an urn based on the amount they left for that purpose. If you have to do the financing yourself, decide how much you can spend to narrow your range of choices.

When you want to choose beautiful, practical cremation urns for a loved one’s remains, get in touch with Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Inc., Funeral Home. Located in Middletown, NY, and serving families throughout Orange County since 1900, this funeral home offers a wide selection of quality urns, along with funeral preplanning services and cremations. Call (845) 343-2142 to speak with a caring staff member about your needs, and visit their website to learn more about how they will help.