One of the most important decision to make for your loved one’s cremation services in Camden, SC. is selecting the right urn for their remains. You want something that does your loved one justice as well as something that will stand up to the test of time and last for years to come. With so many options and designs, it can be a little overwhelming knowing which one to choose. To help make the process a little easier, here are some things to keep in mind.

Urn Size

You may or may not be aware, but urns are available in different sizes. When selecting your loved one’s urn, you want to get the appropriate size. The standard measure is one cubic inch of space for every pound of body weight. So, for example, if your loved one weighed 180 pounds, they would need an urn of at least 180 cubic inches.

Material of the Urn

Urns are produced today in a variety of materials. Some of the most popular include wood, metal, steel, glass and ceramic. The type of material you choose will depend on things like:

• Location of the urn - Certain materials are better in certain locations than others. For example, if you want the urn to be in a room that gets a lot of direct sunlight, a wooden urn would not be a good choice since direct sunlight can cause them to warp and crack over time. However, a wooden urn would be a good choice for a high-traffic area of the home since they are more durable and would not break such as a glass or ceramic urn would if in that position.
• Maintenance and cleaning - Different materials will need to be cared for in different ways. For example, to clean a steel urn (epically stainless steel), you will need to be careful as it can scratch easily. Also, with wooden urns, special polish made for wood should be used. Consider maintenance and cleaning when selecting the urn.
• Room décor - Selecting an urn that compliments the space it is in is a nice touch. You want it to look as if it belongs in the room and is not out of place. You can do this by selecting a material that compliments the space. For example, a stainless steel urn would fit nicely with a modern themed room but may look out of place in a study.

Personalization

Adding a personal touch to the urn is a great way to make it more meaningful. You could do this by having something engraved directly onto the urn or engraved on a plaque that is then attached to the urn.

Things you could have engraved could be a poem, lyric, their name, a phrase such as “in loving memory”, or even an image.

If you would like more information about urns or cremation services in Camden, SC., call or come by anytime. Our friendly and caring staff is always here and available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.