Cremation Urns in San Antonio TX are containers, either temporary or permanent, designed to hold the remains of a cremated loved one. If family members decide to spread their loved one’s ashes, a temporary container is sufficient, whereas permanent urns are necessary if the remains are to be kept or interned at a columbarium. It is also necessary to use a cremation urn if the deceased is to be interred in a crypt at a mausoleum.
The choice of urn depends on what is to be done with the ashes. For those families wishing to keep the ashes in their home a handsome, non-descript urn might be appropriate. Other choices include themed urns such as a favorite sports theme for a sports lover, botanical for nature lovers, or perhaps one representing a branch of the military for veterans. Today’s choices are limited by one’s imagination only, as urns can be made into the likeness of the deceased such as a bust or a laptop for techies.
There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a cremation urn. Since many are purchased with the intent to serve as a keepsake or memorial for the deceased, some care and time should be taken in the decision-making process. After cremation, the remains are returned to the family or caretaker in a temporary container like a cardboard box or in a plastic bag that may be inside a box or not.
Things to consider when determining what type of urn to purchase. If the ashes are to be divided among family members then purchasing matching sets. Cremated remains that are to be interned at a mausoleum or in a niche at a columbarium must be in compliance with the facility terms. If the ashes are to be buried you might consider a metal or wooden urn, or in the cases of a green burial, a simple cardboard box that will disintegrate is perfect. Other factors in determining the type of urn to purchase are price. Urns range in price from as inexpensive as $10 up to thousands of dollars, but the average range spent is between $50 and $500. Often the simplest, but most elegant urns, are those made of wood, stone, or crystal, with a line or two of personal inscription memorializing the deceased.
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