After a loved one has passed, finding the right spot to display their urn to honor their memory can be a difficult task. There are several factors to consider, but to help with the decision, here are a few helpful tips.

Tips for Finding the Right Place to Display an Urn

1. Choose a Room

The first step is deciding on which room in your home the urn will be displayed. Making this choice is dependent on a few factors. If you are setting up a memorial area, it may be appropriate to choose a room where guests can see the display. However, you may also wish to display the urn in a more private area such as a bedroom. 

2. Decide on the Kind of Display 

Remembering loved ones is a unique process for everyone. You may decide to celebrate your loved one's life and personality with a prominent display or memorial wall. However, if you wish to display the urn more discreetly, options range from disguised urns, which often look more like memorial plaques, to placing the urn inside another object, such as a clock or engraved keepsake box.

3. Choose a Safe Location

Areas of high traffic, high shelves, and “knock points” in a room, such as near entryways or at the edges of tables, can create a situation where the urn is knocked over or broken. Choose a surface that is sturdy and flat for displaying the urn. Placing it on a shelf near photos of your loved one can create a space that honors your memories of them without creating a full memorial display.

Over time, urns can be damaged by various environmental elements. Avoid areas with excess heat and light exposure, such as on a windowsill or mantle. Additionally, keep it away from moisture and humidity, as in a kitchen.

If you have questions about where to display an urn or are looking to find the perfect urn to celebrate your loved one's life, contact Porto Funeral Homes of New Haven County, CT. With over 75 years of experience, they will help you to honor and celebrate your loved one's life in a caring and heartfelt manner. For more information on the services they provide, visit their website.  To contact the East Haven location, call (203) 467-3000; for West Haven, call (203) 934-5000.