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There are many options, from a simple burial, scattering, permanent storage in a columbarium niche, and, of course, selecting a fitting and attractive cremation urn for display in your home. What Is a Temporary Urn? A keepsake urn is a small urn and it holds a small portion of cremains, usually between 1-35 cubic inches depending on the keepsake’s design (standard adult urn size holds 200 cubic inches). What is a companion urn?
If you’re looking for traditional funeral urns, the choice is large and covers a wide range of budgets. Unfortunately the same can not be said for some countries, so it is a good idea to research the local laws at your destination before you depart - you don’t want to do anything illegal, even by accident! For example, Germany forbids the scattering of ashes anywhere: they need to be buried in a cemetery in all cases. In France, you’re not even allowed to keep them in the house! To ensure your loved one’s final journey is as safe, straightforward and respectful as possible, we recommend you get in touch with the relevant consulates before travelling overseas. Traditional-shaped curved urns may have a screw-on top. They may also be sealed with a gasket. Carefully examine the top to see if you can determine the closure method. 3. Open the urn with care Ashes can also be scattered at sea, but special rules may apply. In the United States, for example, the Clean Water Act prohibits the scattering of ashes in navigable waters without a permit. As a result, it is important to research the laws in your jurisdiction before scattering ashes.You may seek the assistance of the funeral home or crematorium when dividing ashes after cremation . Although there is no reason that you or a member of your family couldn't complete the process, you may feel more comfortable having a professional do it. Transferring the cremains to a different urn If you are planning on more permanent display of your loved ones ashes then there are materials that won’t biodegrade and can last for generations to come. For storing in a columbarium or a place close to your heart, a treated wood, stone or metal urn might be the best choice. Even glass urns can be created to reflect the character of your loved one and will last for many decades. Put it inside another urn. Some people don’t want to open the temporary urn, so they’ll place the whole thing inside another urn. You’ll need an extra-large urn for that (and it really, really isn’t necessary) but we have options for this below. If the urn proves challenging to open, do not hesitate to seek the assistance of a professional at a funeral home or crematorium. Even if you’re charged you for their time, it will be worth having the professional open the urn to ease your mind.
You could do the same if you’re going to be flying with cremains. If you’re working with an experienced funeral director, there’s a good chance they’ll be able to help you take all the necessary steps if you want to avoid problems with the TSA. At the very least, it’s worth asking your funeral director if they have any advice on this subject. Many of their previous customers may have been in situations just like yours. They might even be able to provide you with a TSA-approved urn directly. Different Types of TSA-Approved Urns Have peace of mind when dealing with an Australian company and consider these options when purchasing from Memorial Urns Australia.
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If you don’t want to open the ‘temporary urn’, we offer several cremation urns which can hold some of the common sizes of temporary urns. That way you can simply put the entire cardboard or plastic urn into the permanent urn. What can be done with cremated remains? Funeral urns come in a variety of shapes and sizes and they can be made from different materials depending on what you are looking for. Your funeral director can help you source the perfect one. Proudly Australian owned and operated, based In Oakleigh South, Melbourne. Visit our showroom by appointment only.
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