Companion Cremation Urns - A Beautiful Commitment

Some bonds are not parted by death. A companion urn lets two loved ones rest together, forever, whether a husband and wife who wished never to be separated, or a chance to be reunited with someone who has already passed. This guide explains what companion urns are and the options we make.

Quick answer: A companion urn is a larger urn designed to hold the ashes of two adults together, so partners or loved ones can rest as one. They come in display designs for the home and biodegradable designs for a shared burial. They differ from matching keepsake sets, which are two separate urns; a companion urn keeps both together in a single resting place.

What is a companion urn?

A companion urn is larger than a standard urn, made to hold the ashes of two adults. It gives partners or family the chance to find eternal peace together, in one piece, rather than in two separate urns. You can browse the range in our companion urns collection.

Companion urns for the home

For a lasting display, a companion urn can take a meaningful form. The Tree of Life Companion Urn carries the tree motif that symbolises the continuity of life and the bond between generations, a fitting tribute to two lives joined together, and a piece that sits beautifully on a mantel or shelf.

Biodegradable companion urns

If you would prefer a shared burial that returns both loved ones to nature, a biodegradable companion urn is the answer. The two-piece Love Heart Companion Urn forms a single heart when its two halves are united, breaking down gently in the earth so two loved ones become part of the soil together. For a water farewell, biodegradable water urns like the Journey Urn can be used side by side. See more in our biodegradable urns collection.

Companion urns vs matching keepsakes

A companion urn holds two people's ashes together in one resting place. Matching keepsake urns, by contrast, are two separate pieces designed as a pair, letting family keep a portion each. A companion urn is for those who wish to remain united; matching keepsakes are for sharing a loved one among relatives.

Frequently asked questions

What is a companion cremation urn?

A larger urn made to hold the ashes of two adults together in one resting place, so partners or loved ones can rest as one rather than in separate urns.

How big is a companion urn?

Companion urns are roughly double the capacity of a standard adult urn, sized to hold the ashes of two adults. The exact capacity is listed on each product page.

What is the difference between a companion urn and matching keepsakes?

A companion urn keeps two people's ashes together in a single urn. Matching keepsake urns are two separate pieces designed as a pair, used to share one loved one's ashes among family.

Can companion urns be buried?

Yes. Alongside display designs for the home, biodegradable companion urns such as the two-piece Love Heart are made for a shared burial, breaking down naturally so two loved ones return to the earth together.