What Is a Keepsake Urn?

Losing a loved one is, without a doubt, a difficult time, and choosing the right urn should be an easy process to limit pulling on the already tender heartstrings. A possible option to remember your loved one by is a keepsake urn.

A keepsake urn is a much smaller urn—usually about 3 inches tall—and used to house a small portion of ashes. Keepsake urns come in a variety of styles, sizes, and designs to allow you to choose one that is best suited to represent the deceased. These keepsake urns can also come in the form of jewelry, such as necklaces and keychains—allowing them to be kept near family members at all times.

Why Do People Choose Keepsake Urns?

A keepsake urn is the perfect choice if the family's intention is to share the ashes. Many people will find comfort in having their loved one's spirit close to them at all times.

Keepsake urns are also a great option if you've lost an infant or animal companion as their ashes will be small and a regular urn will be too large.

Is a Keepsake Urn Right for You?

A keepsake urn will be right for you if:

• You wish to scatter the majority of the ashes but hold onto a small portion.
• Multiple members of the family wish to have their own portion of the remains.
• You or your family would like a unique keepsake urn that can be customized by engraving, painting, etching, or even specific colors and shapes to resemble the deceased.
• You do not want to draw attention to a large urn in your home.