XXL Size Adult urn
Capacity: Approximately 300 – 400 cubic inches, 20 cups approx., 11” Tall x 8” Diameter
Best For: Most tall/large, framed adults up to 300 -320lbs or Two adults, often used for couples who want ashes comingled
Details: XXL Urns the ashes of very tall/large frame individuals who weigh more than 300 lbs.
XL Size Adult urn
Capacity: Approximately 225 – 280 cubic inches
Best For: Most adults
Details: This urn is designed to hold the ashes of a person who weighted 215 to 270 lbs., .
Standard (Adult) Urn
Capacity: Approximately 190 – 225 cubic inches or 15 cups, 9” Tall x 7” Diameter, 200 cubic inches approx.
Best For: Most adults up to 200 – 220 lbs.
Details: The most common size urn and is designed to hold all the cremated remains of a single adult. Most columbarium niches and burial vaults are built to accommodate this size.
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Medium Urn
Capacity: 28 – 150 cubic inches or 3 cups approx., 6” Tall x 5”
Best For: Partial remains, individuals 18 – 140lbs., or when ashes are being divided
Details: Medium-sized urns are a practical choice when one person is keeping only a portion of the ashes.
Common Uses: Shared among family members and for temporary placement prior to final disposition.
Companion Urn
Capacity: 350 – 440 + cubic inches
Best For: Two adults, often used for couples
Details: Companion urns are designed to hold the cremated remains of two people, often spouses or partners. They come as either a single large chamber or with a divider to separate the ashes within the same urn.
Considerations: Families often choose a companion urn when preplanning or when both loved ones have expressed the wish to remain together after passing. If storage is long term, make sure the urn fits your chosen niche or display area.
Extra Small Urn
Capacity: 17 – 20 cubic inches
Best for: Holding a small amount of remains of a person 7 to 10 lbs.
Details: These are the smallest urns and are often used when ashes are being divided among loved ones or kept in a personal space like a nightstand or shelf. Keepsakes can also come in sets for families who each want a remembrance piece.
Design Options: Available in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and styles from more discreet and decorative.
Keepsake & Heart Urn
Capacity: Typically, 5 – 7 cubic inches (varies widely) ¼ cup 3” Tall x 2” Diameter
Best For: Holding a symbolic amount of remains
Details: These are the smallest urns and are often used when ashes are being divided among loved ones or kept in a personal space like a nightstand or shelf. Keepsakes can also come in sets for families who each want a remembrance piece.
Design Options: Available in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and styles from miniature versions of full-size urns to more discreet, decorative keepsakes.
Cremation Jewelry
Capacity: 1 pinch
Best for: Holding a minimal amount of ashes
Details: Cremation jewelry holds minimal amount of ashes and is used as a remembrance of your loved one (1 pinch)
Design options: Available in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and styles.