Cremation Boxes

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Cremation Box for Ashes

The term “cremation boxes” may cover a few types of cremation items.

1.  A top opening box-shaped urn that holds ashes of our loved ones directly inside. (Most common)

2.  A box cardboard box that the cremation takes place in.

3.  An urn vault container that holds a cremation urn.

We will be discussing number 1.  Numbers 2 and 3 are rarely considered cremation boxes, but I had to mention this in case ran across the other products when searching for cremation boxes.

There are several materials that cremation boxes are typically made from. The most common is wood. You can choose from simple sleek wood cremation boxes, ornate carved or rustic wood boxes for holding ashes.  Leather cremation boxes give a sophisticated, more masculine look for very little money.

If you are looking for a biodegradable alternative, eco-friendly cremation boxes are made from cardboard or paper that will break down over time in the elements. They come in different colors and shapes such as hearts, starts or seashells.

Searching the web I have seen some beautiful stained glass cremation boxes. Since some may be somewhat see through in places, they can come with an insert for the ashes to be placed in.

The look typically is rectangular in shape and open from the top. This allows for easy insertion of the ashes and the ability to add personal mementos various tokens to the box. This is probably the best reason to purchase a cremation box as opposed to any other cremation urns. Most cremation urns open from the bottom which limits what you can put in the urn with the ashes. A cremation box allows you to place larger items in the box and keep them intact.

Pricing for cremation boxes varies somewhat depending on the material, but generally speaking they are relatively inexpensive. Adult size Biodegradable cremation boxes range from approximately $80.00 – $130.00, leather boxes sell for about $100.00, stained glass $170.00 and wood from $160.00 – $260.00.

Cremation boxes do not have to be used solely for adults, they may also be used for youth and children. They are a popular choice for people who lost someone young and want to add several mementos.

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Baby Urns

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   Urns for children or babies is very likely the most important urn for ashes to discuss. The subject matter is so delicate and emotions runs so deep that words cannot describe what a mother or father needing to choose an urn for their baby must be thinking or feeling, but choose they must.

As with most everything else on the internet there seem to be a lot of choices, but not a lot of answers to questions people may have about choosing baby urns. The information below should help answer some basic questions about how to choose a baby urn.

As opposed to smaller versions of traditional adult urns, baby urns are designed to be of comfort for those of you who have lost someone so precious and little.More popular designs are baby blocks and baby shoe urns that come in pinks and baby blues for your baby girl or baby boy. As you can imagine, cherubs and angel baby urns are also quite popular, reminding loved ones of their little angel or that an angel is with them in heaven.

Size:    Rule of thumb for choosing any size urn.  Each pound of weight of the child equals 1 cubic inch of available room in the chamber of the urn.  If your baby was 16 pounds, then you need an urn that has a minimum capacity of 16 cubic inches. Larger is ok. If the child is cremated in the casket, you will need to add five cubic inches for the additional ashes. You may always purchase a larger urn if you like. The only rule for choosing baby urns is not to go under the 1 pound for 1 cubic inch rule.

Adding additional items to baby urns:    If you buy an urn that is over-sized for what you need for ashes, you most certainly can add keepsakes to the urn. Whether it be a little note you write to the baby, hospital bracelets or anything you choose. It is suggested that you place them in a separate plastic bag before placing in the urn.

The question most asked is:    Do I have to purchase the permanent baby urn before the funeral? I am having trouble choosing:    The answer is absolutely not. You can have a  temporary urn that the funeral home can provide for the service. There is no need for you to rush this decision. When you’ve look around and found the one you like the most, you can purchase it and have the funeral home place the ashes in the new permanent baby urn.

The right urn for your baby is out there.  Just take your time and you will find it.

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BURIAL URNS

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The term burial urn is somewhat self explanatory. They are urns that can be buried in the ground. They are a popular choice for people choosing to be cremated. Even though we are as Americans choosing cremation at a rate of almost 50 percent over having our body buried in the ground, some of us may still feel a connection to traditional ritual of having a real place to visit and reflect on our loved ones life. That has created a niche in the cremation urns market…burial urns. You can choose marble, polystyrene or stone burial urns that will last the test of time or burial urns made from paper, cardboard, sticks or other biodegrade in a somewhat short period of time.

Eco-Urns aka Biodegradable Urns

Eco-Urns or biodegradable burial urns are made to break down and degrade into the earth over a period of time from approximately one week – three months or so. These urns are usually purchased for those who have a strong belief of one’s self returning to nature.

The difference between a Burial Urn and an Urn Vault

An urn vault is a case that holds a cremation urn. A burial urn is an urn created for the specific purpose of being in the ground. If you already have a cremation urn and decide you like it but want to bury it and have it protected from the element, then an urn vault is what you need. If your only intention of choosing an urn is to have it buried than a burial urn that is made to be buried without having to be encased is what you need.

Choosing a Cemetery for Burial of Ashes

At one time, cemeteries were quite rigid regarding their regulations and traditions. The reality that so many people are now getting cremated, has gotten on the band wagon regarding what they have to offer and what they allow in their cemetery. Some have come a long way in modernizing burials. In fact, some cemeteries have new sections reserved with columbarium and memorial benches that hold cremation urns. They are also allowing people to bury the ashes at the grave and have a traditional gravestone for the plot. Some let you bury ashes of family members that are in the same plot as a buried family member. You may need to purchase a separate urn vault if it is part of their rules and regulations.

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