More and More People are choosing Cremation as opposed to a traditional
burial. There are many beautiful urns in different shapes, sizes and designs.
Below we describe the types of urns by material.

Types of Urns-

Permanent individual urns- these urns are designed to hold the entire remains of
the deceased. Usually designed to permanent display in the home., while others
are made to be put in  a column barium or other permanent place not to be
displayed.

Double Cremation Urn-  A single chamber that Holds the remains of 2 people,
usually a committed couple.

Companion Cremation Urn- similar  to a double but with 2 separate compartments

Scattering Cremation Urn-  Use to scatter remains in a place that holds a
significant meaning to the family or the deceased.

Biodegradable Cremation Urns - these Urns can be buried. They slowly dissolve
and gently return the remains to the earth.

Infant/ Youth Urn - They are smaller in capacity and usually design with a children's
theme.

Keepsake Urn- this urn holds only a portion of the remains, usually so family can
share the remains of their loved  ones.

Cremation Vault- This is a vault that the urn is placed into. It protects the urn form
the natural elements when buried. Some Cemeteries insist on a vault for urn burial.
URN MATERIALS
Cremation Urns are made of many
types of materials for all situations and  
tastes.
WOOD URNS -

HARDWOODS- CHERRY OAK & MAHOGANY. Each have their own unique beauty that comes right form nature.
Several of our
Hardwood urns are available in all three of the choices in the same style  urn. This is to accommodate the personal taste of
our customer. Different woods may match or compliment the furniture or decor of your home. We have many styles to choose from.
Simple designs to carved wood, laser etched wood and even picture frame urn.
METAL URNS-  

BRONZE URNS- Bronze is an alloy of copper-zinc and tin.
Bronze urns can be cast which are usually sculptured designs or spun which are more sleek and simple in design
Bronze is naturally attractive  and rich looking in a golden brown color with a  lovely sheen, Other treatments can be applied to vary the
appearance to make beautiful urns.

PEWTER URNS- Pewter is an allow of Copper, tin and antimony. It has a pretty, silvery type appearance

STEEL URNS- an alloy of mostly iron and carbon. It can be made with a satiny, shiny if stainless steel- or muted finish

COPPER URNS- A beautiful reddish brown highly corrosion resistant metal that is usually lacquered to prevent oxidation.
Our
copper urns  as in our spun bronze urns have a simple sleek look.
CULTURED MARBLE- These marble urns are made by combining beautiful, natural marble with modern polymers. They are very
durable and quite lovely.
Also, since the material  can be molded, it is more versatile than natural  stone. Our cultured
Marble urns are available in varied styles
and colors.
CERAMIC URNS-  All ceramic urns are made by shaped clay that is heated to a hight temperature, creating a hard, durable corrosion
-resistant urn.


CLOISSONE URNS-  Cloisonne is a Centuries old Chinese Art Form, The cloisonne urns are a fine ceramic or metal urn covered with
different colors of enamel separated by thin strips of metal set on the edge. These designs are usually  remarkably detailed  


PORCELAIN URNS - A fine ceramic fired with glazes that give it a shiny elegant appearance.
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CREAMATION MEMORIALS
Many people although choosing to be cremated still want to be buried with their loved ones. If you
were in need of a Cremation Headstone or memorial, please check out
www.ArtisanMemorials.com. They carry an extensive line of Memorials of all types.
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Cremation Monuments and Memorials
Cremation Remains Distribution
History of Cremation Urns
How to Choose a Cremation Urn Size
Information on Grief
Memorial Epitaphs
Companion Cremation Urns Information
Cremation Memorials Options
Scattering Cremation Remains
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Cremation Urns and Travel
Biodegradable Urns
Bronze Cremation Urns
Cast Cremation Urns
Ceramic Cremation  Urns
Cloisonne Cremation Urns
Glass Cremation Urns
Infant and Youth Cremation Urns
Keepsake Urns
Marble Cremation Urns
Metal Cremation Urns
Porcelain Cremation Urns
Hardwood Cremation Urns
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