Are there burial vault alternatives?
As noted above, vaults are only needed if the cemetery requires one or if you are concerned about protecting the ashes from moisture and the weight of the earth. When possible or allowed by the cemetery, it is advisable to spend a couple dollars more on a strong, durable urn. In most cases a permanent cultured marble urn, cultured marble urn/vault (an urn that doubles as a cremation urn and vault), cast bronze urn, marble urn or stone urn can eliminate the need for a burial vault. These types of urns will hold up very well over time and last for generations. Some urn will be strong enough and meet compression testing requirements to be considered vaults, even though they are sold as urns or combination urn vaults.
