Cremation Urns for Ashes

Designed to Be Seen and Remembered

Many OneWorld Memorials designs are chosen specifically because families want a memorial they feel proud to display, rather than something that needs to be put away. When an urn remains at home, its color, material, craftsmanship and design can help it feel like a natural part of the space—and a meaningful way to remember someone you love.

Choose With Confidence

Buying a cremation urn is unfamiliar for most people. We make it easier with clear product details, customer reviews, real customer photos and a thoughtful guide to help you choose the best urn for your needs.

Our memorials are hand selected for beauty, quality and craftsmanship, carefully packed for dependable delivery, and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If you need help, our local customer care team is here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose an urn for human ashes?

Start with three practical questions: what size urn you need, what you plan to do with the ashes, and whether the ashes will remain together or be divided.

From there, consider the person you are remembering. Their style, favorite colors, interests or simply the design that feels most appropriate can help you choose among the many cremation urns available.

What size cremation urn do I need for an adult?

A common guideline is approximately one cubic inch of urn capacity for every pound of body weight before cremation. Someone who weighed 175 pounds, for example, generally needs an urn with at least 175 cubic inches of capacity.

Most standard adult cremation urns hold around 200 cubic inches. If you need more capacity, choose a extra large urn. It is fine to select an urn with more room than you expect to need.

Families keeping only a small portion of the ashes may also want to consider cremation keepsakes and mini urns, while our infant and child cremation urns are specifically selected for smaller capacity needs.

How much does a cremation urn cost?

Where can I buy an urn near me?

You do not have to purchase an urn from a funeral home or crematorium. Cremation and funeral urns can be purchased online and then brought or sent to the funeral provider handling the remains. When buying an urn online, confirm its capacity and dimensions and, if it will be placed in a cemetery or columbarium, check any requirements with the provider before ordering.

Can I keep cremated ashes in an urn at home?

Yes. Many families keep cremated ashes at home in a memorial urn, whether on a mantel, shelf or another meaningful place. If the urn will be displayed in your home, consider its size as well as how its material, color and design will fit your space and reflect the person you are remembering.

There is no single type of urn required for home display. You can choose a traditional funeral urn, a personalized urn or a more decorative design that feels appropriate to you.

Do I need to transfer the ashes into the urn myself?

Usually, cremated remains are returned in a sealed plastic bag inside a temporary ash container. With many full-size urns, the entire bag can be placed directly inside without opening it.

If you would rather not handle the cremated remains yourself, many funeral homes and crematoriums will place them into the urn for you upon request. Learn more about transferring ashes to a cremation urn.

Can cremation urns be buried or placed in a columbarium?

Yes. Cremation urns may be kept at home, buried in a cemetery or placed in a columbarium niche. Placing cremated remains into an urn is known as inurnment, and a funeral home or crematorium can often help with this process. Because cemeteries and columbariums can have their own requirements for size, material or an outer burial container, confirm those requirements before choosing an urn.

Can a cremation urn be engraved or personalized?

Yes. Many urns can be personalized with a name, dates and a brief inscription. Each product page indicates whether engraving or other personalization is available. Engraving adds 1 to 2 business days to your order, and our handcrafted urns can take 3 to 4 days to prepare before they ship.

Can cremated remains be divided among family members?

Yes cremated remains, sometimes called cremains, does not have to remain in one urn. Families sometimes divide a portion among keepsake urns or cremation jewelry so more than one person can keep a remembrance. If you plan to divide the ashes, consider the capacity needed for the main urn as well as any smaller memorials.