Choosing the right urn size for adults and children after cremation is an important decision that can reflect both the individual’s memory and the preferences of their loved ones. Here are some key points to consider when selecting the appropriate urn size for adults and children:
Weight of Ashes:
A general guideline is that one pound of body weight corresponds to approximately one cubic inch of ashes. For example, if the individual weighed 200 pounds, you would typically need an urn that holds around 200 cubic inches. This can vary slightly depending on factors such as the method of cremation.
Urn Size Categories:
Urns come in various sizes, ranging from small keepsake urns, which might hold a handful of ashes (usually 3-5 cubic inches), a standard urn size for adults, to larger double urns that can contain the remains of multiple individuals.
Future Plans:
Consider how and where the urn will be displayed or interred. If you plan on burying the urn in a cemetery, make sure to choose a size that fits the requirements of the burial plot.
When thinking of sizes for urns in inches, as a general rule, you need 1 cubic inch of space for every pound of body weight. For example:
- A person who weighed 150 lbs would need a 150-cubic-inch urn.
- If you plan to share the ashes with family members and keep a portion, you may want to choose a smaller urn & consider purchasing from our range of keepsake urns.
Urn Size FAQs:
How many urns can you buried in a plot?
It really depends on the cemetery, but usually the plot size allocated to somebody will fit at least two urn boxes in. It also depends on the urn size you have chosen, but we think it is always worth speaking with the cemetery to confirm.
What size urn do I need for human ashes?
As mentioned above, the typical calculation works out as a person who weighed 150 lbs would need a 150-cubic-inch urn.