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This collection of cremation and funeral related resources was put together in an effort help you learn more about urns, our memorial products and a little about how you might face these trying times. We hope that we can "make your difficult time a little easier."



Cremation Urn Air Travel

Airline Safe Temporary Travel Cremation Urn with Name Plate
Airline Safe Temporary Travel Cremation Urn
Fly Safe, X-Rayable Urns
Classic Marble Urn Vault, (27 Colors) - Engravable


What size urn do I need?



Articles About Cremation

Cremation Explained
Cremation is Not The End...
Explaining Cremation to a Child
Cremation and the Funeral
Cremation Memorial Options
History of Cremation


Specialized Urns & Vaults

Faux Leather Book Urns
Do I need to buy a Burial Vault?
Birdhouse Memorial Urns Info.
Keepsake Jewelry Information
Bamboo Cremation Urn Information
Biodegradable & "Green" Urns
Memorial Rock & Tree Info.


Keepsake Jewelry Information

Filling and Sealing Keepsake Jewelry
Care and Cleaning of Keepsake Jewelry
Gold Vermeil? Gold Filled? Gold Plated? Huh?


Legal Considerations

FTC - The Funeral Rule
Burial at Sea - Federal Code


Veteran Benefits and Information

Burial Flag Benefit
Military Funeral Honors
Guide to Burial - Arlington Natnl. Cem.
Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC)
Veteran Burial Resource Links


Flag Etiquette & Display Case Info.

Flags: Displaying with Respect
Flag Folding: How to
The Flag Folding Ceremony
Flag Display Cases
Flag Case Pedestals & Accessories


More Helpful Information

Urn Personalization Ideas and Layouts
Glossary of Funeral Terms
Epitaph Samples and Inspirations
Engraving Image Libraries, Fonts & Samples


Materials Urns Are Made From



Cremation Urn Size Calculator


Customize Your Urn
Artwork Options
Mainely Urns, Inc. BBB Business Review
Customer Testimonials

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Personalization
Add Your Personal Touch

Nearly all of our products can be personalized. From traditional engravings, to photo and artwork engravings, to cast bronze plaques, you'll find the perfect solution for your personal needs.

Browse our products for ideas or visit our image galleries for inspiration:

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Cremation Urn Sizing
What size urn do I need?

One pound of body weight will yield just less than 1 cubic inch of ash. Assume for shopping purposes that: 1 pound body weight = 1 cubic inch ash.

Cremation urn item descriptions list the size of the urn in Cubic Inches. If you know the weight of the deceased - then you know the size of the urn you need. Approx Weight = Approx Size.

Easy example: A cremated 100 pound person will yield almost 100 cubic inches of ashes. So, if 1 pound = 1 cubic inch then this person would need an urn that is approximately 90-100 cubic inches or larger.

Keepsake Jewelry is designed to hold a trace amount of ashes, similar to the size of the head of a sewing pin.

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