{"id":15,"date":"2020-09-28T00:42:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T00:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.snowdencares.com\/?p=15"},"modified":"2020-09-30T08:55:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:55:24","slug":"things-to-consider-when-buying-a-cremation-urn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.snowdencares.com\/things-to-consider-when-buying-a-cremation-urn\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Consider When Buying a Cremation Urn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you in need of a cremation urn? If you\u2019ve contacted a funeral home to plan final services<\/a> and have opted to arrange a cremation, you\u2019ll need to select an appropriate urn. The funeral director at any provider of cremation services in Silver Spring, MD<\/a> will be more than willing to assist you in making the correct choice. You\u2019ll find that the right cremation urn will depend on various factors. Read on to find out what you need to consider before making a buying decision.<\/p>\n

Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

You definitely need to think about your budget before doing anything else. While the average urn is a lot cheaper than the average casket, the reality is that there are urns priced at different price points. Some are relatively inexpensive while others are relatively expensive. A funeral director will be able to help you find an appropriate one no matter what your budget is. But you may be more limited in terms of choices if you have a very small budget.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you ultimately intend to do with the urn? If you want to keep the urn in your home or place it in a columbarium — a structure where urns are displayed \u2013 then you might want to spend a bit more to get an attractive urn. Such an urn will, after all, be kept there for a long time. So why not get a really nice one? Do you wish to scatter the ashes? There are urns that make it easy to scatter, so you\u2019ll want to ask the funeral director about that. What if you\u2019d like to bury the urn in a cemetery plot or even in your backyard? You can get urns that are appropriate for this purpose. So, as you can see, the right urn will depend on what you want to do with it.<\/p>\n

Size<\/strong><\/p>\n

The size of the person being cremated will determine the size of urn you require. You can rest assured that the funeral home director will be able to help you on this front.<\/p>\n

Material<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can get urns made from different types of material such as ceramic, wood, glass, and marble. That\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg, though, as there are other materials available. One thing to keep in mind is that some material types will cost more than others. So while you might want a higher-end material, you\u2019ll need to consider whether your budget can accommodate it.<\/p>\n

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Do you need the help of a reputable funeral home to plan cremation services<\/a> in Silver Spring, MD? We have a long track record of success, offer various final services packages for you to choose from, and are accessible by phone and in person. We\u2019re also a family owned and operated funeral home that has been faithfully serving the people in and around the area since the early 1900s. You can count on us to help you make the funeral or cremation arrangements you need<\/a>. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and dignified service at an affordable cost. Give us a call or pay us a visit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you in need of a cremation urn? If you\u2019ve contacted a funeral home to plan final services and have opted to arrange a cremation, you\u2019ll need to select an appropriate urn. The funeral director at any provider of cremation services in Silver Spring, MD will be more than willing to assist you in making […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThings to Consider When Buying a Cremation Urn<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you planning a cremation for a loved one who has passed away recently? One of the things you\u2019ll want to get is a cremation urn. 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