Does aluminum scuff and dent easily when dropped?

Good morning, my granny passed away two nights ago, and everything still feels so unreal. It's like I keep expecting her to send me one of her many videos and pictures as she has always done. Yet, here I am, looking at burial urns and materials for her cremains. I'm not sure if we'll be doing cremation keepsakes or not, but for now, how does aluminum fare in terms of being transported and cleaned? Is it a material that's sturdy as well as anti-corrosive?