Military Urns for Veterans

Urns by Branch of Service

We carry dedicated military urns organized by branch, so families can find an urn that reflects exactly where their loved one served.

Army urns feature the official U.S. Army crest and seal, available in bronze, cultured stone, and wood. Designs include the Army Star emblem and come in olive, black, and natural stone finishes. Browse our full range of army urns alongside the broader military collection.

Navy urns are crafted with the official Navy anchor and insignia, available in bronze and marble. Navy urn designs range from classic medallion styles to vase-form urns with deep blue colorwork. Whether you need a navy urn for display or for burial, our selection includes multiple sizes and finishes.

Air Force urns display the official Air Force emblem, offered in bronze, marble, and wood. Several designs include laser-engraved wings and full-color insignia panels for a precise, formal tribute to your airman. Air force urns are available in standard and companion sizes.

Marine Corps urns carry the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor — the official emblem of the USMC. Marine cremation urns are among our most requested designs, available in a range of sizes and materials including bronze, wood, and cultured stone.

Coast Guard, POW/MIA, and multi-branch patriotic urns round out the military collection. We also carry urns featuring the American flag and bald eagle for veterans who served across multiple branches or in a non-combat role.

For more guidance on selecting a military urn for your veteran, see our Military & Veteran Cremation Urn Guide in the Info Center.

Police and Firefighter Urns

Memorials.com honors the full scope of public service with a dedicated selection of police and firefighter cremation urns. Police urns typically feature the department badge shield, the thin blue line, or first responder insignia in bronze and metal. Firefighter urns include the Maltese cross and flame emblems in a range of styles and finishes. Both are available in standard and keepsake sizes, and can be personalized with an engraved urn nameplate bearing your officer's name, badge number, and years of service.

Materials for Military Cremation Urns

Bronze urns are the most popular choice for veterans. Military cremation urns in bronze are durable, weighty, and hold their cast detail over time — making them well-suited for long-term display or for families planning cemetery burial. See our bronze urns collection for the full range of military-themed designs.

Marble and cultured stone urns offer a classic, dignified appearance. Many marble military urns feature inset medallions or cast plaques with branch insignia. Browse our marble urns for available military designs.

Wood urns provide a warmer, more traditional look. Many of our wood urns can be paired with branch-specific urn medallions, making them a flexible option for families who want a custom tribute without a pre-decorated design.

Metal urns are a modern, lower-cost option. Our metal urns include military and patriotic finishes in both full-sized and companion configurations for two sets of ashes.

Choosing the Right Military Urn

Size is the first decision. Most standard military urns are sized for a full-sized adult. If family members want to share ashes, keepsake urns are available in military and patriotic designs. Our urn sizing guide explains how to calculate the right capacity based on body weight.

Burial versus display is the second consideration. If your veteran's ashes will be interred at a cemetery, the grave may require an outer urn vault. See our urn vaults for burial-rated outer containers, and our cremation urns for burial guide for cemetery-specific requirements. If the urn will remain at home, our home display guide covers placement and presentation.

Personalization can make any military urn more meaningful. Adding your veteran's name, rank, branch, dates of service, or a short inscription through an engraved nameplate is the most common customization. Our urn engraving guide covers inscription options, fonts, and what information families most often include.

If you are choosing between a full-size urn and smaller options for multiple family members, our companion urns provide a shared vessel for two sets of ashes, available in several patriotic designs.

Free Shipping on All Military Urns

Every military urn at Memorials.com ships free, with no order minimum. Expedited shipping is available for families with time-sensitive arrangements. Our customer service team is available seven days a week to assist with sizing questions, personalization details, or branch-specific guidance. All military cremation urns come with our lowest price guarantee.