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Cremation urns come in a variety of sizes, and it can be hard to know which size is right for your family’s needs. In this post, we discuss each of the sizes available to families and why size should be one of the first things to consider before purchasing an urn for ashes.

Burial urns are cremation urns specifically made for placement in the ground. Burial urns come in two types with completely opposite purposes: cremation urns that are designed to last -- incorporating moisture-resistant materials like marble and cremation urns that are designed to biodegrade -- comprised of gelatin, paper, or similar dissolving components. Here we discuss some of the most popular urns for ground burial.

Inc. Magazine ranked Stardust Memorials #473 on its 34th Annual Inc. 500 | 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Offering cremation urns and memorial products online, Stardust Memorials has grown 806% in three years as the company has focused on providing a wide range of cremation urns that are popular with today's families -- with a helpful touch.

The primary purpose of an urn vault is to protect a cremation urn from the elements after it has been buried as well as prevent it from being crushed by the weight of the earth or heavy cemetery equipment. The question is: Do you really need an urn vault? Learn why you may or may not need an urn vault.

The loss of a loved one can be full of challenging moments, and one of these may be how to handle his or her cremated remains or ‘ashes’. Here are some suggestions to make filling a cremation urn a little easier for you. 

Why are wood urns a popular choice with families? Wood is a traditional material for cremation urns. Additionally, wood can be engraved easily for a personalized tribute to a loved one. Available in a variety of wood types such as walnut, mahogany, and oak as well as a wide range of finishes, wood urns can suit many styles and display natural elegance as part of a memorial service or a home tribute to a loved one. Wood urns for ashes are suitable for burial, and some are made specifically as niche urns.

You are planning a scattering ceremony, a dignified, reflective, quiet moment to release the remains of your loved one. You may be thinking of a water burial or scattering near a special trail in the woods where the family enjoyed walking. Wherever the location, there are often factors that turn the sacred ceremony we have envisioned into a scene from a dark comedy. In hopes that you will have the scattering ceremony you are planning, we would like to share some tips for stress-free scattering.

A cremation urn has been selected, and the memorial service or funeral for your loved one has occurred. Now, the final step is to choose the resting place for the cremation urn. In this article, we define what a columbarium is and why families may choose to place a loved one's urn in a columbarium.