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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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