Cremation Container and Urns: What’s the Difference
You may face such a situation:
1 When we lose our beloved pets, what urns are suitable for your pets?
2 I’d love know what materials are used for temporary urns provided by crematoriums? Can they be reused?
2 we’d love know what type of urn is suitable for our pet's ashes?
We're here for you! We can help you with any questions you may have.
What is a cremation container?
A cremation container is usually made of cardboard or plastic and is used to hold the remains of your beloved pet during the cremation process, which means you cannot use it more than once. These urns are used to temporarily store the ashes of our beloved pets (temporary urns) until we purchase a permanent urn to ensure that the ashes are properly preserved during the transition period. Tips: A “permanent” urn is typically made from metal, stone or wood.
What is an urn?
An urn is a beautiful way to hold your pet's ashes after they've been cremated. You can choose marble, wood, or metal and it can be reflection of your personal style. for example, if the pet owner decides to have a formal burial at a pet cemetery or keep the ashes at home.
What materials are used for temporary urns provided by crematoriums? Can they be reused?
Temporary urns provided by crematoriums are generally made of paper or plastic. Compared with the permanent urns we buy, temporary urns are not reused. And as with most of these urns, they are not biodegradable.
Which one should I use?
This question depends on the situation of your pet urn. Maybe, when you are looking for an urn, you will suddenly have an idea and seem to find the design you need. Whatever you decide, you can check out various options on the first-urn website to meet all your cremation needs for your loved ones' solemn farewell. Whether you choose a wood or marble urn, we respect your choice. This choice is your respect for the loss of your beloved pet.
How to transfer to our permanent urn?
You can do the following to transfer the ashes safely:
Pre Tool Materials
Permanent urn, temporary container, funnel (optional), gloves, paper towels or cloth
Steps
1. Choose a suitable location: find a quiet, tidy place, make sure there is no wind or other factors that may disturb the surrounding.
2. Prepare the permanent urn: Open the lid of the permanent urn and make sure the interior is clean and free of any foreign objects. If the urn has an inner bag or liner, put it in place first.
3. Open the temporary container: Carefully open the temporary container provided by the crematorium. If it is a plastic container, you may need to cut the sealing part. Just make sure the original plastic bag is sealed or closed with a tight tie on both ends, then cut a diagonal hole at one corner
4. Transfer the ashes, choose different options:
• Direct pouring: If the opening of the permanent urn is large enough, you can simply pour the ashes from you’re the temporary container into the permanent urn.
• Use a funnel: If the opening is small, you can use a funnel to help you out! You just place the funnel at the opening of the permanent urn, and then slowly pour the ashes into it. this way, you can ensure that the ashes will go into enter the urn nice and smoothly.
You can reference to youtube link: Transferring Ashes into a Cremation Urn
5. Deal with spilled ashes: If ashes are accidentally spilled, gently collect them with a tissue or cloth and put them in the permanent urn.
6. Close the permanent urn: After confirming that all the ashes have been transferred, close the lid of the permanent urn and make sure it is well sealed.
Subsequent processing
• Clean tools: Clean the used tools and containers, and properly dispose of the temporary container.
• Memorial and placement: According to your wishes, place the permanent urn in a suitable place, or perform other memorial ceremonies.
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