Choosing The Right Cremation Urn
Cremation urns vary, just as people do. Making the decision as to what type of urn you will place the cremains of your dearly departed in usually falls upon the relatives.
The law does not require that cremains be placed in any type of urn, but most family members find that purchasing one will give them peace after losing their dearly departed. An urn is usually desired when a memorial service is planned or when the cremains are to be interred in a cemetery. A temporary container will be supplied after cremation, if arrangements are not made for a permanent urn. Unlike choosing a casket for a traditional funeral, there is no rush in choosing an urn for your loved one.
Deciding what will be done with your dearly departed’s cremains will help you choose what type of urn you would like to select. During a memorial service, the cremation urn serves as the focal point during the service. When selecting an urn, you should consider your loved one’s personal taste and character.
My sister had a great love of the ocean. When she passed away, we chose to place a portion of her cremains in the “Dolphins in Harmony” cremation urn from Cremation Options. This urn sits beautifully on my mother’s mantle as a fantastic tribute to a lovely woman. We chose to have the remainder of her cremains released into the ocean. Our choice of the “Signature Reflections” scattering urn, also from Cremation Options, was perfect. Each family member was able to write a message to her on the urn prior to the release. This lovely urn floated on top of the water for several minutes before descending into the ocean that she loved so very much.
Cremation urns come in many styles and varieties to fit your needs. They can also be personalized with your loved ones name. Some families choose to separate the cremains in miniature urns. They are ideal when several family members want a treasured keepsake or when a scattering of the cremains is planned.
There is no right or wrong choice when selecting a cremation urn. The caring staff at Cremation Options will gladly help you through the decision making process.