What Types of Urns are Suitable for Outdoors?

If you’re planning a cremation service and plan to bury the urn afterword, you’ll want to the Apache Junction, AZ cremation services provider to advise you on the right urn to buy. The reality is that some urns are more suitable than others for burial purposes. So be sure to ask.

Here’s a look at some of the outdoor burial options available as well as urn materials to consider.

Columbarium Niche

A columbarium niche is a structure, which is often set up on the grounds of a cemetery, where cremation urns can be placed. Sometimes such structures are partially exposed to the great outdoors, so you will want to keep this in mind when selecting an urn. Look for urns made from brass, stainless steel, pewter, and bronze. Other types of materials you should consider include, but are not limited to, glass, ceramic, resins. You will have plenty to choose from, so make sure that you consult with the funeral director and ask for help in choosing a suitable urn.

Burial Plot in Cemetery

When the plan is to bury the urn containing your loved one’s cremated remains in a burial plot, you’ll want to consider metallic urns and urns made from cultured materials. The materials are durable enough to maintain their structural integrity underground. Many cemeteries actually require use of an urn vault prior to buying the urn. The urn burial vault is generally sealed and can safeguard the urn from moisture. If you want to go with a more eco-friendly urn, you can buy one that’s biodegradable. It will disintegrate underground.

Backyard Garden

Many people choose to transform the gardens in their backyards or front yards into a memorial honoring a deceased loved one. You will have lots of options in terms of suitable urn materials. Metal urns like bronze are suitable as are cultured marble urns. You might also wish to go with a biodegradable urn and place it in a special section of the garden. If the deceased had loved tending the flower garden, then burying an urn in that specific garden can be meaningful.

Are you ready to discuss cremation services with an Apache Junction, AZ funeral home? We’re a full-service funeral home that is well known for offering affordable direct cremation services that are the most cost-effective in and around the area. We also offer cremation services from our own crematory while many of our competitors rely on subcontractors to offer cremation services. It’s our goal to help you with the big and small decisions so that you can arrange a final send-off that duly honors your loved one. For the help you need to arrange a body disposition or to preplan one for yourself, get in touch to speak with one of our licensed industry professionals. You can reach us by phone or visit us to speak to someone in person. You can count on us to help you in any way you need.