Each crematorium has their own unique way of handling the remains, but generally you can expect to receive the ashes in a clear, durable plastic bag (usually sealed with a twist tie), inside of a simple "temporary urn" (a plastic or cardboard box).

To place the remains in the cremation urn you ordered online, simply open the cardboard or plastic temporary urn and remove the plastic bag containing the cremains. Then place the sealed plastic bag into the permanent urn and reattach the urn's lid or bottom opening panel. You may use wood glue or caulking as a sealant, but this is not required as long as the ashes remain in the plastic bag.

If you are uncomfortable with handling the remains, many funeral homes will transfer the remains into your cremation urn for you.

Additionally, we offer several urns which will hold some of the standard sizes of temporary urns, so that you can simply insert the entire cardboard or plastic urn into the permanent urn.

Madison Budget Urn
$109.00
Can hold a 5" x 5" x 6" temporary urn

Simplicity Budget Urn
$109.00
Can hold a 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" temporary urn

Simplicity Vertical Budget Urn
$109.00
Can hold a 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 9" temporary urn

Marquis Budget Urn
$129.00
Can hold a 4-5/8" x 6-5/8" x 8-1/2" temporary urn

Keepsake Memory Chest
$289.00

Can hold a 9"L x 7"W x 4-7/8"H temporary urn

Keepsake Memory Chest w/ Medallion
$289.00
Can hold a 9"L x 7"W x 4-7/8"H temporary urn

Military Memory Chest
$289.00
Can hold a 9"L x 7"W x 4-7/8"H temporary urn

Cedar Memory Chest
$239.00
Can hold a 9"L x 7"W x 4-7/8"H temporary urn
**We can also build the Cedar Memory Chest to custom specifications, to fit your temporary urn**

Prices listed here are subject to change. See each product page for price.