Size Matters

Selecting a cremation urn can feel surprisingly emotional. It’s a permanent vessel that serves as a final, tangible act of love, honoring a person’s unique life and legacy. When you’re already carrying grief (or planning arrangements in advance), the last thing you need is a confusing math problem. The good news is that urn sizing is simple.

• If a loved-one weighs 180 pounds, an urn that is 180 cubic inches or larger is required.
• If a pet weighs 45 pounds, an urn that is at least 45 cubic inches is needed.
• If a soul’s remains are to share a companion urn, its cubic inch capacity should reflect their combined weight.

Just like people and pets, urns come in different styles and sizes. Urns are sized by volume, not by the outside dimensions. The general rule of thumb is for every pound of weight, one cubic inch of space is needed with a little buffer for peace of mind. It’s not a perfect formula for every individual, but it is a good starting point. You can always round-up for confidence because an urn can be too small, but there is no such thing as an urn that is too big.

Each of Kathy Cady’s hand-crafted urns are described with the capacity in cubic inches so you may select the appropriate size.