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How deep must the final resting place for an urn vault be?

How deep must the final resting place for an urn vault be?

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My family and I want to bury the urn with my grandfather's ashes. It is inside an urn vault. How deep must the final resting place for an urn vault be?

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Manuel Cohen

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An urn, whether in a vault or not, should be buried at least 3 feet deep. This does not apply to every location but can be used as a general guideline. If that depth is not possible, you should ensure that there is at least 6 to 12 inches of soil covering the vault. 

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