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Will engraved metal urn vaults deteriorate over time?

Asked 2 years ago

My father ordered a custom engraved metal urn vault to hold my mother's cremation urn. Will this material deteriorate over time?

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Dorian Keith

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

This is dependent on what metal the vault is made from. Stainless steel is armed with built-in corrosion resistance but can deteriorate when exposed to damaging chemicals, saline, grease, moisture, or heat for a long time. Brass and bronze are good for outdoor application and can last for hundreds of years unless exposed to harmful chemicals.