Tuesday 15 March 2016

Types of Memorial Urns (Material)
Stone
Stone is traditionally one of the most commonly used materials for memorial
Funeral urns. Stone is a popular choice because of its beauty and durability. Marble is often used, but there are a number of other stone urns available. Depending on the stone used, and the urn design, the cost can vary significantly
Wood
Wood is a very popular material for memorial urns because of its low cost and sustainability. Wood symbolizes nature and comfort. Wood is also popular because it is easy to personalize by engraving or carving on the urn. Any wood can be used for an urn and the price depends on the material used. Sustainable woods are low-cost and hardwoods are more expensive.
Metal
Metal memorial urns are another one of the most common types of urns. The most popular metal types are brass, bronze, copper and pewter. Bronze is the most expensive metal, because of the extremely detailed construction process. Metal urns are popular because they are very durable and can be easily personalized by engraving.
Glass
A glass urn is hand-blown by artisans and can create a beautiful personalized urn for a loved one. Glass urns are available in a wide range of colors and designs. Handmade glass urns can be expensive, but are worth the extra cost because of their beauty.
Ceramic
Ceramic, or porcelain, memorial Brass Cremation urns are typically handmade although manufactured varieties are available. The cost of a handmade urn is higher, but it is far more beautiful and can be personalized for your loved one.
Green Urns
Environmentally friendly urns, typically referred to as “green urns”, are often made from recycled materials. Or, if recycled materials are not used, a renewable resources such as bamboo is used. 
The materials and designs of memorial urns are becoming increasingly diverse and there are a lot of different types of memorial urns to choose from. Due to the numerous urns available, the price also varies greatly. Urns can range from under fifty dollars to more than thousands of dollars. No matter what material and design of urn you want to buy, you should be able to find a beautiful urn in your price range.
Types of Memorial Urns (Use)
Biodegradable Urns
A biodegradable urn is an environment-friendly choice and has a number of benefits if you plan to scatter the ashes of your loved or bury the urn. The urn is made of eco-friendly (often recycled) materials and will not harm the environment when it biodegrades.
Religious Urns
Religion is very important to many people and, as the name suggests, religious urns showcases one’s religious beliefs. Any type of urn can be made into a religious urn and therefore there are numerous different materials and styles available.
Themed Urns
Themed memorial urns are often used when a relative wants to highlight a particular sport, hobby or interest of the deceased person. For example, if the person enjoyed motorcycles, the family may purchase a motorcycle themed urn.
Artistic Urns
Also known as “art urns”, artistic memorial urns are handmade from mediums like glass, wood, ceramic and porcelain. Artistic urns are more expensive than most other types of urns because they are handcrafted.
Keepsake Urns
Keepsake urns are used when the family decides to scatter or bury the ashes, but wants to keep a small quantity of the ashes at home. Or, the entire family may want to have some of the ashes to remember their loved one and the ashes are divide among a number of small keepsake cremation urns.
 






Natural urns are a new eco-friendly way to memorialize a loved one. A natural urn is typically a plant or tree, which is planted at home or in a memorial garden. The ashes are placed in the soil with the plant and as it grows it creates a permanent natural memorial to the person.