Steps for Customizing your Own Cremation Urn

It has never been easier to get a cremation service in Albertson, NY, and customize the urn. Everyone has many options, whether you wish to do it yourself or pay for it.

Multiple options mean hundreds of choices to make. How do you start making your own? We explain the step-by-step below.

1. Learn the different urn types

It will take time, but it’s worth it. Most people aren’t familiar with urns. It’s not something we casually shop for. That means you may not know the full range of options available.

Learn about small and larger urns and see which one most aligns with your needs. For instance, if you want to share the urn among family members, you may need keepsake urns, which are smaller than standard adult urns.

After that, learn about various available styles. Urns are available in different shapes and forms: boxes and circles or irregular shapes in the form of objects like a piano or boat. Color, material, engravings, and personalization are other factors worth keeping in mind too.

A smart way to go about it is to treat it like a mood board. Save images of urns you like and take pictures of the ones you see in person. Do this, and you will have a solid idea of the custom urn you want.

2. Choose between buy or DIY

The bulk of the work involves knowing the type of custom urn you want. Once that’s settled, it’s left to decide how to create it. Buying is the obvious choice, but it’s not that hard to DIY the urn, especially if you’re going with a simple design.

Creating the urn with your hands also has a cathartic effect that can help you process your grief.

It doesn’t have to be something elaborate. You can DIY an urn with household items like a wooden box, vase, wine bottle, glass jar, or toolbox. Remember, an urn is simply a container. Any object that can safely secure the ashes will do.

And suppose you need help crafting the chosen container into an urn; there are many online resources to consult. YouTube is particularly an excellent place to start.

That’s it. However, if you prefer to contract a service, read on for the next steps.

3. Pick a Service

The rise in cremation has increased the number of services that help families customize urns. There are several to choose from, depending on the customization you want.

Here are some of them:

• Memorial Urns – for custom engraving, photos, and designs on wooden urns
• Perfect Memorials – for personalizing metal urns, adding custom text, photos, and super unique designs
• Foreverence – custom urns in different shapes and sizes. Each created urn is unique to the individual
• Etsy – handmade custom urns from crafters and creators.

Once you’ve found the right service, explain your idea to the provider or designer. Make sure your explanation captures details like:

• Symbols
• Photos
• Custom text or engraving
• Dates
• Artwork

If you took a picture, this is a good time to attach it to the explanation. Patiently review your answer. Ensure everything is correct, including spellings and dates. Then have the designer send a mockup before they begin manufacturing.

These three steps will ensure you get the desired result when customizing your urn.

If you have additional questions or need input from a professional on your urn choice, contact us. Our Albertson, NY cremation service staff is available to you 24/7. Call us now to speak with any of them.