What type of container is used for cremated remains?
Cremated remains of an adult may weigh three to nine pounds, which averages about the size of a shoe box, depending on the size of the body. Choice of container depends somewhat on whether the ashes will be buried, entombed, scattered or kept at home. A temporary container, such as a cardboard box, is adequate if you plan to do a scattering. A permanent container, such as an urn, may be more desirable for burial or entombment. Urns can be made of marble, stone, copper, brass or other materials. For display at home, there are many styles of decorative urns to choose from. Pendants are sometimes used to carry a portion of the remains on a necklace.
