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vendredi 6 juin 2014

Types Of Metal Cremation Urns

By Sally Delacruz


There are currently several kinds of urns in use allowing people a wide choice to pick from. They are made from a wide range of materials including hardwood, bronze, marble, ceramic, and metal such as copper, stainless steel, and aluminium. Metal cremation urns come in a wide variety in terms of size, shape, and color. This article describes some of basic types available in the market.

The first type is the companion urn. This item is normally made large to hold the cremains of two people. There are some situations in which the cremated remains of two people need to be kept or disposed off in a single container. Such situations include still-born twins, mother and child who died during child birth, and couples who wished to be cremated together. Standard size for these models is between 300 and 400 cubic inches.

When compared to the size of companion vases, individual urns are smaller. This is because only cremains of one individual can be accommodated in them. Industrial standards require them to have a volume of 200 cubic inches even though smaller capacities of 110 cubic inches and larger capacities of 250 cubic inches can be found. Sharing cremation pot is a variant of the two aforementioned types. It is useful when dividing the cremains to several members of a family.

Sharing urns are comparatively smaller because they only accommodate a portion of the ash. Small models are approximately 30 cubic inches whereas extra large models measure over 100 cubic inches. They are also commonly used in holding ashes of infants. In some cases ashes of grownups are also held in them. In such circumstances, they are considered individual urns.

Keepsake vase is a close variant of sharing urn. They are much tinier since they hold small amounts of ash. Their use goes hand in hand with other vases like companion and individual vases. They used to store small quantities of ash near the home or carry it to the site for scattering. The remainder of the ash is stored at final places of rest.

Other kinds of urns include pet, sports, military and decorative urns. Pet vases vary diversely in capacity because they accommodate ashes of animals of varied sizes. On the other hand, decorative vases are even smaller because their main purpose is not to keep or hold cremains but to be decorative in the place they are placed. They only have an interior chamber that is used for holding ashes.

All the mentioned items above have handles, bases, and possibly leads. Handles are normally two, placed on both sides. Bases provide support to prevent the item from toppling over. Leads shut the contents and prevent them from being away by wind.

Choosing the right size of an urn can be challenging if one does not know how to do it. Choosing the wrong size can be a big disappointment during use especially if a human body is involved. This is because the entire process has to be halted to get the right size. A good rule to follow is to acquire one cubic inch for every pound of the deceased.




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