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What Type of Urn Is Best for Burials?

Storing your deceased loved-ones remains need not cause you a headache. Let us help you make the right decision on how best to store ashes after the cremation.

By Aphiwe Mtwak
Joel Taylor
Edited by Joel Taylor

Published March 25, 2022.

There are a number of choices to make when you lose someone you love. Often, they did not specify how they wanted to be sent away in the event of their death. Let this not be a burden on your mind, we can help you ease any worries you might have about how best to deal with a loved one's cremains.

How to Store Ashes After Cremation

If you are wondering whether it is possible to bury the ashes of your loved one after the cremation, the answer is yes. While traditional or natural burials may be the norm, it is also perfectly normal to arrange for ashes to be buried at your local cemetery or in your garden to commemorate a deceased member of your family.

Different Types of Urns

If no specifications were given by the deceased before their time on earth was cut short, it becomes the executor's prerogative to decide how best to handle the process. There is a range of options when it comes to which types of urns to consider for the burial as they come in a variety of materials that are suitable for outdoor burials. You will find urns made from wood, granite stone, or metal. The idea is to choose an urn that will survive the elements over time. 



You want to choose an urn that is durable and will not inevitably be crushed by the weight of the earth's gravity or be completely destroyed, which is why metal or stone are the best options. Your funeral service provider can advise the best possible materials suitable for the kind of burial the family chooses. You can also decide to purchase a vault to contain the urn for extra protection and increased durability. Make the right choice according to the needs of the family or the deceased should they have specified how their cremains are to be handled.

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