At Urns Northwest, we’re committed to providing you the best possible customer service and widest selection of cremation urns at the most affordable prices. To that end, we’ve put together a number of informational articles dealing with all manner of topics. We hope you find these helpful!

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Cremation Urn FAQ
Frequently asked questions about cremation urns.

Cremation Urn Terminology
What is the difference between a funeral urn and a burial urn? Also a glossary of terms related to cremation, funerals, and urns, along with a handy list of the different types of urns available to you.

What Size Urn Should I Get?
Understanding cubic inches, companion and keepsake urns, and help computing the size of urn which you need.

Urn Inscription: Ideas and Standard Formats
Helpful information for formatting an inscription or epitaph. Also a list of popular layouts, quotes, Bible verses, poems, and more.

Urn Customization
A brief description of the different choices you have to personalize an urn in honor of your loved one.

Eco-Friendly Burial
Scattering, sea scattering, or burial of cremated remains using biodegradable, eco-friendly urns.

Choosing a Companion Urn
Are you considering an urn for two? Here is a helpful article on selecting the right companion urn.

How to Open an Urn
Wondering how to open a cremation urn to insert the ashes? Here is our most popular video.

Transferring Cremated Remains into an Urn
A list of your options for transferring remains into a cremation urn.

Flying with an Urn
Planning on traveling by airline? Here’s some helpful info, including options for cremation urns.

Do I Have to Purchase an Urn from a Funeral Home?
A bit about the FTC’s Funeral Rule, which gives you the choice of where to purchase an urn.