Cremation Urns

Find the Right Cremation Urn by Material

The material you choose for a cremation urn affects its look, durability, and where it can be placed. From handcrafted wood to natural stone, funeral urns come in a wide range of materials to suit every preference and budget:

Wood urns are our best-selling category. Handcrafted from cherry, walnut, oak, maple, and mahogany, wooden cremation urns offer natural warmth and timeless elegance. Many can be personalized with laser engraving.

Marble and stone urns are carved from natural marble, granite, onyx, and alabaster. Because each stone is unique, no two urns are exactly alike. Stone cremation urns are substantial, heirloom-quality pieces suited for display or burial.

Bronze urns are among the most durable cremation urns available. Cast bronze urns will not corrode, tarnish, or degrade, making them ideal for outdoor display, mausoleum placement, or earth burial.

Metal urns include options in brass, stainless steel, silver, copper, and gold-toned finishes. Metal cremation urns range from simple and affordable to ornate and hand-engraved.

Glass urns are hand blown by American artisans and make a striking display piece. We carry blown glass, crystal, and stained glass cremation urns in hundreds of colors and patterns.

Ceramic urns include pottery, porcelain, and Raku-fired cremation urns. Many are handmade by independent artists, offering one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.

Cloisonne urns feature intricate enamel designs with floral, nature, and butterfly motifs. This ancient metalworking technique produces some of the most colorful cremation urns in our collection.

Cremation Urns by Size

Choosing the right size is one of the most important decisions when selecting an urn for ashes. Standard cremation urns for adults hold approximately 200 cubic inches — the general guideline is one cubic inch of capacity per pound of body weight. For help with exact measurements, see our urn sizing guide and chart.

Most of our full-size urns for ashes for adults range from 180 to 220 cubic inches, which accommodates the majority of cremated remains comfortably.

Keepsake urns hold a small portion of ashes — typically 1 to 50 cubic inches. Families often use several keepsake urns to share remains among loved ones while keeping a full-size urn as the primary memorial.

Companion urns are designed to hold the cremated remains of two people. With capacities of 400 cubic inches or more, these double urns allow couples to rest together. Some feature divided compartments while others hold commingled remains.

Baby and child urns are sized for infants, children, and young adults. These smaller cremation urns range from tiny keepsakes to urns holding up to 100 cubic inches, with gentle designs appropriate for a young life.

Themed and Personalized Cremation Urns

A cremation urn can reflect the personality, passions, and legacy of the person it honors. We carry themed urns across dozens of interests and traditions:

Religious urns feature crosses, angels, prayer scenes, and symbols from Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith traditions. Military and veteran urns honor service members with official insignia for every branch of the armed forces.

For someone who lived with passion, consider sports urns for athletes and fans, hunting and fishing urns for outdoors enthusiasts, or motorcycle and car urns for those who loved the open road. Our unique urns collection features one-of-a-kind designs you won't find anywhere else.

Photo urns allow you to display a cherished image directly on the urn through etching, ceramic tile, or UV printing. For additional personalization, engraved urn nameplates and urn medallions can be added to almost any urn in our collection.

Burial Urns, Scattering Urns, and Display Urns

Where the urn will be placed determines which type you need. Burial urns must be durable enough for underground interment, and many cemeteries require an urn vault to protect the vessel. Materials like marble, bronze, and cultured stone hold up especially well underground. Our guide to cremation urns for burial covers what to expect and what cemeteries typically require.

For scattering ceremonies on land or water, biodegradable urns are designed to break down naturally after the ashes are released. Learn more in our complete guide to scattering ashes.

If you plan to keep an urn at home, our guide to displaying a cremation urn at home offers ideas for creating a meaningful memorial space. Many families also choose to place an urn in a columbarium niche at their local cemetery or memorial garden.

Helpful Resources

Choosing a cremation urn is a deeply personal decision, and we want to make it as clear and comfortable as possible. These guides from our Info Center can help:

• How to Choose a Cremation Urn: The Complete Buying Guide
• What Size Urn Do I Need? Sizing Guide and Chart
• Types of Cremation Urns: Materials, Styles, and Uses
• How Much Does a Cremation Urn Cost?
• What to Do With Ashes After Cremation
• Urn Engraving Ideas and Personalization Options

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Every cremation urn at Memorials.com ships free within the continental United States. If you need your urn sooner, expedited 2-day and overnight shipping options are available at checkout. We also offer a lowest price guarantee — if you find the same urn at a lower price elsewhere, we will match it. Questions? Our customer service team is available by phone or email to help you find exactly what you need.