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Cremation is the process of reducing human or pet remains to tiny particles, through exposure to intense heat or in some cases, liquid chemicals. The process takes around three hours, after which the remains are mechanically or chemically processed into a coarse, sand-like powder.

With a few exceptions, it is generally illegal to cremate more than one person at a time in the US. Some states, however, do allow for couples to be cremated together, provided there is consent from next of kin.

Generally, 1 Pound of person/pet equals approx. 1 cubic inch of remains. For example, a 200 pound person would need a 200 cubic inch urn or larger. However, if you have a certain size container, most funeral homes can make certain adjustments to accommodate that size urn, within reason.

In today’s times, urns can be made out of any number of materials. The most popular types are brass/metal, marble, and wood, but urns can also be made out of glass, resin, alloy, ceramic pottery, and even eco-friendly biodegradable materials, like sand, salt, corn-starch, tree bark, bamboo, flowers, and more. While the material you choose to get the urn in is mostly a matter of choice, you should take into consideration where the urn will rest, if there will be small children or pets present that might knock over the urn, or what kind of plans you have for the ashes of your loved one, such as scattering or burying.

Urns come in all shapes and sizes, and with all types of motifs and decorations. At Peace Memorials offers box or cube shaped urns, regular Grecian style urns, tear-drop shaped urns, even urns with working clock mechanisms, among dozens of other options. In addition to a variety of shapes, urns come with hundreds of different patterns and colors, including flowers, animals, sports, religious symbols, geography, natural wonders, and so much more. You know your loved one best, and what they might like, so please take your time and research options that you feel might honor your loved one properly, and if you have any questions, or are looking for a particular style or pattern, please let us know, and we will be glad to make some suggestions.