Guides

How Long Do Biodegradable Urns Last?

How long biodegradable urns take to break down in water or soil, why dissolve times vary by material, and how long they keep if stored dry at home.

10 Frequently Asked Cremation Questions

Answers to the ten questions families ask most about cremation urns: sealing, filling, scattering, burial depth and what to do with an empty urn.

What to Know Before Buying a Cremation Urn

A clear, step-by-step guide to choosing a cremation urn: who it is for, the right material, the correct size, and where to keep it, with answers to the most common questions.

Where to Place a Cremation Urn

The main places to keep a cremation urn: at home, in the garden, buried in the ground, released in water, or held in an urn garden or columbarium, and how each one shapes the urn you choose.

What Materials Are Used in Cremation Urns?

A guide to the materials used in cremation urns: ceramic, porcelain, wood, metal and biodegradable, and how to choose the right one for indoor display, outdoors or a natural burial.

How much are Urns for Ashes?

What urns for ashes cost by type and material, from biodegradable urns at around £60 to premium handcrafted metal and ceramic pieces, with average prices for adult, child and pet urns.

How to Fill a Cremation Urn

How to fill a cremation urn: ask your funeral director or crematorium, or do it yourself at home, with simple steps and how to seal metal, wood and ceramic urns.

Memorial Jewellery: What Type is Best For Me?

A guide to the types of memorial jewellery for ashes: self-fill bracelets, pendants, necklaces and rings, and how self-fill designs let you keep a loved one close and refill at any time.