More and More People are choosing Cremation as opposed to a traditional burial.
There are many beautiful urns in different shapes, sizes and designs.
Below we describe the types of urns by material.

Types of Urns-

Permanent individual urns- these urns are designed to hold the entire remains of the deceased. Usually designed
to permanent display in the home., while others are made to be put in  a column barium or other permanent place
not to be displayed.

Double Cremation Urn-  A single chamber that Holds the remains of 2 people, usually a committed couple.

Companion Cremation Urn- similar  to a double but with 2 separate compartments

Scattering Cremation Urn-  Use to scatter remains in a place that holds a significant meaning to the family or the
deceased.

Biodegradable Cremation Urns - these Urns can be buried. They slowly dissolve and gently return the remains to
the earth.

Infant/ Youth Urn - They are smaller in capacity and usually design with a children's theme.

Keepsake Urn- this urn holds only a portion of the remains, usually so family can share the remains of their loved  
ones.

Cremation Vault- This is a vault that the urn is placed into. It protects the urn form the natural elements when
buried. Some Cemeteries insist on a vault for urn burial.
URN MATERIALS
Cremation Urns are made of many types
of materials for all situations and  tastes.
WOOD URNS -

HARDWOODS- CHERRY OAK & MAHOGANY. Each have their own unique beauty that comes right form nature.
Several of our Hardwood urns are available in all three of the choices in the same style  urn. This is to accommodate the personal taste of
our customer. Different woods may match or compliment the furniture or decor of your home. We have many styles to choose from.
Simple designs to carved wood, laser etched wood and even picture frame urn.
METAL URNS-  

BRONZE URNS- Bronze is an alloy of copper-zinc and tin.
Bronze urns can be cast which are usually sculptured designs or spun which are more sleek and simple in design
Bronze is naturally attractive  and rich looking in a golden brown color with a  lovely sheen, Other treatments can be applied to vary the
appearance to make beautiful urns.

PEWTER URNS- Pewter is an allow of Copper, tin and antimony. It has a pretty, silvery type appearance

STEEL URNS- an alloy of mostly iron and carbon. It can be made with a satiny, shiny if stainless steel- or muted finish

COPPER URNS- A beautiful reddish brown highly corrosion resistant metal that is usually lacquered to prevent oxidation.
Our copper urns  as in our spun bronze urns have a simple sleek look.
CULTURED MARBLE- These marble urns are made by combining beautiful, natural marble with modern polymers. They are very
durable and quite lovely.
Also, since the material  can be molded, it is more versatile than natural  stone. Our cultured Marble urns are available in varied styles
and colors.
CERAMIC URNS-  All ceramic urns are made by shaped clay that is heated to a hight temperature, creating a hard, durable corrosion
-resistant urn.


CLOISSONE URNS-  Cloisonne is a Centuries old Chinese Art Form, The cloisonne urns are a fine ceramic or metal urn covered with
different colors of enamel separated by thin strips of metal set on the edge. These designs are usually  remarkably detailed  


PORCELAIN URNS - A fine ceramic fired with glazes that give it a shiny elegant appearance.
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CREAMATION MEMORIALS
Many people although choosing to be cremated still want to be buried with their loved ones. If you
were in need of a Cremation Headstone or memorial, please check out
www.ArtisanMemorials.com. They carry an extensive line of Memorials of all types.
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