Most often your Funeral Director will be able to assist you with chosing the correct size for your loved one, but here are some guidelines to follow:
The capacity of urns are measured in cubic inches and the volume is determined by the weight before cremation with a 1:1 ratio. If your loved one weighted 120lbs, then they will need an Urn 120 cubic inches.
If you would like assistance, please feel free to give us a call. Custom sizes are available upon request with most Urns.
Guidelines below are based on doing a Conventional Cremation method. If you are using ashes from outside the U.S. or a Water Cremation method, you will need to confirm the measurements with your facilitator.
Keepsake: maximum capacity is 20 cubic inches
Small: 80 lbs – 119 lbs = 80 – 119 cubic inches
Medium: 120 lbs to 179 lbs = 120 – 179 cubic inches
Large: 180 lbs to 220 lbs = 180 – 220 cubic inches
XLarge and Companion: 220 lbs and above (call for special orders)
The size ratio is the same for pets as it is for humans 1:1 (lbs to cubic inches). The Pet Urn sizing is defined by Pet-Small, Pet-Medium, Pet-Large. If you are unsure of the size that you will need, please contact the facility.
Pet Small: up to 45 lbs = up to 45 cubic inches
Pet Medium: 46 lbs to 80 lbs = 46 - 80 cubic inches
Pet Large: 81 lbs to 120 lbs = 81 – 120 cubic inches