Today in New Hampshire, 75% of residents choose cremation over a traditional burial, and the lower cost of cremation is a top reason. Yes, cremation tends to be less expensive than a traditional burial, but there are still choices and associated costs to consider. One of those is a cremation urn. Options for a contemporary keepsake cremation urn include:
- Style
- Color
- Material
- Function
Whether planning for yourself or researching urn options for a loved one, there’s no shortage of choices. Cremation Society of New Hampshire offers many varieties of urns, depending on your budget and other preferences.
These keepsake cremation urns come in various natural or man-made materials and range from simple materials and shapes to complex and extravagant. There are a few things to consider when choosing. For example, where will the urn reside? You might want something that compliments your current décor if the urn goes on permanent display in a prominent place in your home.
Metal Urns
Metal urns are a solid option if you seek a durable urn for burial. Metal could also be used to complement your home decor. Metal options include steel, copper, bronze, pewter and brass. There are also a variety of finishes.
Handcrafted Indian brass with pewter finish
Cultured Urns
Cultured urns are durable and are made of synthetic materials. They can resemble wood, bronze, granite, ceramic or marble. The synthetic material is versatile for unique shapes and colors.
Simplicity: Cold-cast aluminum with hand coloring to achieve the look of cast bronze
Quarried Urns
Quarried urns can be buried or kept at home. Natural stone options include marble, granite, onyx, quartz, slate, alabaster and fossil. Each urn is unique as no two pieces of stone are the same. Some of this stone is imported, so these tend to be a more expensive option.
Forever: Natural and cultured engraved stone
Cast Bronze Urns
Bronze is the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures, providing numerous options for unique urns. Bronze is a durable alloy of copper and zinc or tin. Artists who specialize in memorial urns often use the cast bronze techniques in works created for home display.
Cross: Bronze with satin finish and cross appliqué
Wood Urns
A variety of wood types are used for urn construction, including cherry, maple, pine, oak, walnut, poplar, mahogany, paduk, yellowheart and zebrawood.
Bamboo: An eco-friendly bamboo urn made from sustainable natural resources
Ceramic & Glass Urns
Artists create ceramic and glass urns using processes including glazing, coloring, firing and glass blowing. These urns are generally delicate options chosen for display in a home or cemetery columbarium, a respectful wall display of urns.
Corona: Hand-thrown and painted ceramic with a flowing blue glaze
Earth-Friendly and Biodegradable Urns
A greener urn option utilizes recycled and natural materials designed to break down when placed in water or disintegrate over time when buried.
Biotree: Biodegradable urn complete with a tree sapling
This is a small sampling of available keepsake cremation urns. Visit our cremation urns page to view our entire line of keepsake cremation urns.
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