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Cremation or funeral ash urns are made from a variety of materials such as wood, nature stone, ceramic, glass, or steel. Scattering of ashes has become popular over recent decades. As a result, urns designed to scatter the ashes from have been developed. Some are biodegradable, and some recyclable after being used.

The mausoleum flower vases are usually around 7 inches tall and are placed on the front of each mausoleum crypt.

Yes, most public benches will need to be approved by the local council, parish council or whichever public body is responsible or 'keeper' of the land on which you want to place the bench. Many local authorities have helpful factsheets on how to request or install a bench in your chosen area.

Upgrades like adding photos or emblems, decorative bronze inlays, etc. will add to the cost of your memorial. Some of our more unique memorial options, such as Monubenches, start at $2,500 and classic benches start around $1,300. If you're looking for a cremation urn for your home, those range from about $105 to $395.

If you provided your own urn or purchased one from the funeral home ahead of time, the funeral director or crematory operator will put the ashes into the urn for you. Typically the remains will be in the urn inside of the plastic bag, but some urns are designed to hold and seal the remains without the use of a liner.

Burial urns, also called, are cremation urns made from marble. They are designed to withstand the moisture and pressure that comes with burial, and most cemeteries will not require an additional container.

The urn can be personalized with your loved one's name and dates. Because it is constructed from natural marble, it will last forever. An urn vault will not be needed unless your cemetery requires one.

The more craftsmanship is involved in working the material, the higher the price will go. A large urn uses more material and takes more work to produce. Larger urns also have higher shipping and transportation costs. Original, unique, and creative designs cost more to develop.