CUSTOM CREMATION URNS FOR BURIAL OR CREMATION DIAMONDS?

Deciding what to do with your loved one after they’ve passed isn’t easy. Do you have a large funeral and invite all their friends and family or keep it low-key and have a small get together with a limited circle of people? Do you choose to have their body buried or do you opt for a cremation? If you go down the cremation route, what do you do with the ashes?

There are so many decisions to make that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially at such a trying and stressful time.

If you decide to have your loved one cremated, you don’t have to decide between burying their ashes in an urn or creating a memorial diamond so you can keep them close at all times. If you can’t decide which option you want more, you can choose both.

By storing your loved ones ashes inside an urn as well as using them to create a unique cremation diamond, you can have a special place where you can visit them, while also keeping a part of them close to you at all times. 

HOW CUSTOM URNS AND CREMATION DIAMONDS WORK TOGETHER

The amount of ashes generated after a cremation largely depends on the person and their gender, age, height, etc. However, the average adult cremation results in 12-15 cups of ashes. You only need ⅔ cup of ashes to make one cremation diamond, leaving plenty of ashes remaining to store inside a custom urn.

Because such a small volume of ashes is required to make a cremation diamond, you can make several diamonds for close friends and family, while still having enough to store inside an urn. This way, the people with the strongest bond to the deceased can still feel close to their loved one through cremation jewelry, while everyone can continue to visit them at their burial site.

Storing the person’s ashes inside a custom urn and creating cremation jewelry is one solution that most people will find agreeable. Tensions can be high and arguments can arise following the death of a family member. Finding a workable solution that is suitable for everyone is important at this difficult time.

CUSTOM URNS CAN BE JUST AS UNIQUE AS CREMATION DIAMONDS

Cremation diamonds are so popular because they’re entirely unique in the world. As each diamond is made from the ashes of someone who’s no longer around, there’s no other diamond like it on earth. The precious gemstones can also be customized so they accurately represent the person they’re in honor of.

With so many different diamond colors, cuts, and carats to choose from, in addition to a huge variety of jewelry types and settings, you can easily create a piece of custom jewelry unlike anything anyone’s ever seen before.

In the same way that you can tailor cremation diamonds so they represent the person you want to remember, you can also make custom cremation urns to reflect the person contained within. 

The traditional urn, made from polished metal with a shallow screw lid and smooth, wide body, probably comes to mind when you think of burial urns. And while this design certainly does exist, there are many more options available today than in the past.

Today’s cremation urns take many different shapes and forms, from custom urns with photographs and messages printed on the outside to eco-friendly urns designed to help your loved ones become one with nature, here are some of the most popular urn designs available today.

COPPER URNS

A wonderful choice for anyone who wants to keep their urn simple and classic, copper urns exude a sense of timeless beauty and respect. You can keep the design minimalist and have a plain brushed copper urn or make the urn unique and cover it with intricate details.

These metal urns for ashes look equally beautiful when etched with complex designs as they do plain. The choice is up to you and which type of style you think the deceased would have most enjoyed. Whichever option you choose, you can always customize any copper urn with a small inscription.

If you like the look of copper urns, but you don’t like the color, consider a stainless steel urn instead. Custom urns made from stainless steel generally have the same designs and customization options, but with the characteristic silver color.

MOTORCYCLE URNS

Let their hobby live on for the rest of eternity with a motorcycle urn. Hugely popular for people who loved to ride, this type of custom urn can be as simple or as complex as you like.

Basic motorcycle urns feature a motorcycle design on the front of a standard urn or cremation box. More creative motorcycle urns highlight a 3D sculpture of the deceased’s favorite type of motorcycle (or a part of it, such as the handlebars or engine) which is placed on top of the urn.

Because these cremation urns are so enchanting to look at, most people choose to display them in their home instead of burying them. So if you’ve already made the decision to bury the urn, you might want to consider having a simple motorcycle image painted or printed on the front, instead of adding a 3D model to the top. 

Motorcycle urns aren’t the only transport-related custom urns available. If your loved one was interested in scooters, sports cars, yachts, ships, helicopters, airplanes, or any other type of vehicle you can have a custom urn designed for them, featuring the star of their favorite hobby.

DOUBLE CREMATION URNS

Double urns for ashes of deceased partners are one of the most highly requested types of urn. Designed so two sets of ashes from two different people can rest together for eternity, couples’ urns come in a huge number of designs and styles.

Some dual urns are simply large urns big enough for two sets of ashes, while others incorporate two individual urns into one complete urn design. Because they’re most often used by couples, double cremation urns usually feature love motifs, such as hearts, holding hands, animal pairs, and romantic motifs. 

Although companion urns are most commonly used for couples in romantic relationships, they can be for anyone. Double cremation urns for a parent and child, grandparent and child, two close friends, or any two people can be made. If your state allows it, you can even have a dual urn made for you and your pet.

BIODEGRADABLE URNS FOR WATER BURIAL

As more people become concerned with taking care of the environment, biodegradable urns designed for water burials are increasing in popularity. As well as being an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burials, bio urns for water burials let you say goodbye to your loved one with a graceful send off at their favorite beach, lake, or river.

There’s almost no end to the choices of biodegradable urns available. For a small, humble ceremony, you can choose a simple water soluble bag or a plain paper urn which loved ones can write messages on before the burial. Naturally biodegradable urns made from rock salt or sand are also popular choices and tie in harmoniously with the water burial theme.

Other custom urns suitable for water burials take the shape of marine life, such as turtles, dolphins, or seashells. These designs are wonderful tributes to someone who loved spending time at the sea. Many people find water flower-inspired designs, such as lilies and lily pads, are more suited to lake and river burials.

MATCH YOUR CREMATION URN WITH YOUR CREMATION DIAMOND

As both memorials are so customizable, you can design custom urns and cremation diamonds so they match each other. For example, if you choose a blue cremation diamond, with a white gold setting, and a date engraving, you can design a unique urn with a white gold finish, blue accents, and a date engraving.

Even though the urn is designed for burial and you won’t see it following the funeral, you’ll still find comfort in the connection you’ve made. When you visit your loved one and glance down at your unique cremation jewelry which matches the custom urn, you’ll be immersed in a sense of tranquility and intimacy. 

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN CUSTOM CREMATION URNS AND CREMATION DIAMONDS

While there are many tough decisions to make after losing a loved one, you don’t have to decide between burying their ashes in a beautiful custom urn or turning them into a one-of-a-kind cremation diamond. You can do both.

You can use a small portion of their ashes to grow a unique diamond which contains their essence. Whether you choose to highlight the diamond in a ring, set of earrings or a stunning pendant, you can keep your loved one with you wherever you go.

The remaining ashes can be stored inside a custom urn you’ve designed as a special tribute to the person you once shared such a strong bond with. You can then bury the urn, creating a personal, intimate location where you can visit your loved one to chat and reminisce.