There are also many different types of cremation urns for ashes. Individual urns will hold the ashes of one person while companion urns are crafted to hold the ashes of more than one person. Keepsake urns, child urns, and pet urns are designed to hold a significantly smaller amount of cremains.

What else can you put in an urn?

What else can be put into an urn? Any type of memento can go into the urn such as a locket of hair, poem, piece of jewelry, photo, or any other personal tribute.

What is an urn What is it used for?

1 : a vessel that is typically an ornamental vase on a pedestal and that is used for various purposes (such as preserving the ashes of the dead after cremation) 2 : a closed vessel usually with a spigot for serving a hot beverage a coffee urn.