Overview of formats for choosing an urn
The content of the urn is usually the starting point when choosing a tangible remembrance of a dear deceased person. We would like to apologize in advance for all the (technical) details, which - especially during a difficult period - can be very confronting. However, we think it is very important to inform you as well as possible around making the choice of the right urn size.
An urn for all or part of the ashes?
You can choose to place the entire amount of ashes of the dearly departed in a single urn or divide the ashes among several urns. This way, for example, different family members can keep some of the ashes.
The contents (volume) of our urns are listed with each urn. If you are not going to keep the urn at home, but want to place it in an urn grave or urn wall / columbarium, you should also take into account the dimensions of the urn. These are also listed with each urn from our webshop.
We also recommend that you always keep some of the ashes separately (e.g., in the ash container you received from the crematorium), should the urn break or be lost.
How many ashes will be released after cremation?
The average amount of ashes released after the cremation of an adult is about 3 to 3.5 liters. Below is a table, which shows the minimum urn capacity based on the body weight of your deceased loved one. Please note that this table is based on averages. It is best to contact your funeral director or the crematorium to request the exact amount of ashes and determine the urn(s) you wish to order on that basis.
| Body weight | Minimum urn volume |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 kg | 0,2 liters |
| 1 - 10 kg | 0,6 liters |
| 10 - 12 kg | 1 liters |
| 12 - 20 kg | 1,5 liters |
| 20 - 40 kg | 2 liters |
| 40 - 50 kg | 2,5 liters |
| 50 - 75 kg | 3 liters |
| 75 - 100 kg | 4 liters |
| 100 - 125 kg | 5 liters |
| More than 125 kg | 6 liters |
How many ashes are released after pet cremation?
Below is a table, showing the minimum urn content based on the body weight of your deceased pet. Please note that this table is based on averages. It is best to contact the crematorium to request the exact amount of ashes and determine which urn you wish to order on that basis.
| Body weight pet | Minimum urn volume |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 kg | 0,2 liters |
| 1 - 5 kg | 0,3 liters |
| 5 - 8 kg | 0,5 liters |
| 8 - 12 kg | 1 liters |
| 12 - 20 kg | 1,5 liters |
| 20 - 35 kg | 2 liters |
| 35 - 75 kg | 3 liters |
Do you have a question?
You can call us at +32 476 31 75 60, or send us an e-mail. We are ready to listen to your wishes and to work with you to find the appropriate urn.