Cremation Container vs. Urn: What’s the Difference?

Are you stuck asking yourself how best to handle your loved ones' funeral arrangements? We are here to help.

What Is a Cremation Container?

The cremation container is usually made of cardboard and is used to hold your loved one's remains during the cremation, which means you cannot use it again.

While a cremation container is essential, it will not serve you beyond being consumed in the process. So think of a cremation container as a "temporary" container since it will be used during the process of cremation.

What Is an Urn?

An urn can be made from marble, wood, or metal and would house your loved one's remains after the cremation is complete. The urn may be chosen to suit the needs thereafter, such as if the family decided on having a formal burial with a headstone in a cemetery. Alternatively, the remains may be kept at the family's residence.

Which Should You Use?

No matter the decision, find all your cremation needs for your loved one's dignified send-off by visiting the Trupoint Memorial website to have a look at all the various options. For anything from temporary cremation containers to urns in all shapes and sizes to suit the needs of the family.