Only those who have experienced the unconditional love, loyalty, and genuine affection of a dog or cat know that their loss leaves a profound void and immense grief. In many parts of the world, pets are special and important members of the family, and honoring their passing with a memorial such as cremation is a sign of love for that four-legged friend who no longer roams the halls of your home.
That’s why today we’re sharing a guide to available pet urns, and we’ll also tell you how you can get personalized engraved urns for pets.
Pet Cremation Urns
Just as there are urns for people, there are also pet cremation urns, as it is becoming increasingly common to cremate these furry friends. But, just as with humans, it’s important to first define the purpose of the urn: is it to keep the ashes at home or to be buried? This will be key to choosing the type of material, whether a wooden urn, metal urn, stone or marble urn, ceramic or porcelain urn, or a glass urn.
Once this point has been established, the next step is to determine the size of the urn. An urn’s capacity is measured in cubic inches and is based on the pet’s weight prior to cremation. A general rule of thumb is that one pound of body weight is approximately equal to one cubic inch of urn capacity. For example: a dog that weighed 50 pounds will require an urn of at least 50 cubic inches.
At Crafted Urns, we always recommend choosing an urn with a slightly larger capacity to ensure that all the ashes fit. We also recommend verifying the capacity specifications before making a purchase.
Personalized Pet Urns
If you don’t want a traditional urn and instead wish for a special memorial for your furry friend, you have the option of getting personalized pet urns. This is a unique and very meaningful way to store their ashes, especially if you’ve decided to keep them at home. In this guide, we’ll share some ideas you might want to consider.
Urn with photo frame: If your pet’s face brings back fond memories, you can print your favorite photo and place it in a photo frame on the front of the urn; the interior is designed to hold their ashes.
Laser-engraved urn: If you prefer to personalize the urn with a more subtle detail, you can opt for laser engraving, which allows you to decorate it in two ways. The first is with text—you can add their name, a special date, or a message that reminds you of your pet. The second option is to engrave an image, such as the silhouette of their face or full body, or even their paw print.
Urns with sculpted silhouettes or themed designs: If you’re looking to step outside the norm and choose a more unique option, you can customize the urn to resemble your pet’s body,whether in the shape of a dog or cat—or even recreate the shape of a bone.
Cremation jewelry: This is undoubtedly the least well-known option; you can create pendants and store a symbolic amount of your pet’s ashes inside them.
Where to Buy Custom Pet Urns
If you're looking for a pet urn, you've come to the right place. At Crafted Urns, we offer wooden pet urns. With our personalized service and guidance, you'll find the perfect urn for your beloved four-legged friend.