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Is it necessary to buy an extra-large urn if I am overweight?

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My wife and I have been discussing my passing. I wish to be cremated and buried to lessen the burden on my family. I'm overweight and unsure if my size will be an issue when selecting an urn. My wife jokingly suggested that I get an extra large urn. I'm curious if this is the right size for me?

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Nicole Day

Monday, December 05, 2022

The general rule is that you need one cubic inch of urn space for every one pound of body weight. So depending on your weight, that will decipher whether you require a large or extra large urn for your cremated ashes. 

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