Choosing an urn is a personal decision, and you don’t have to have every answer right away. At Lachlanplusurns, we want to help you find a meaningful way to honour someone you love.

Start with the capacity

Think about whether the urn will hold all of your loved one’s ashes or a small portion. Check the capacity listed in each product description, usually measured in cubic inches. The height of an urn alone doesn’t tell you how much it holds.

If you’re unsure which capacity you need, your funeral home or cremation provider can help you confirm before you order.

Understand full-size and keepsake urns

A full-size urn is intended to hold a person’s ashes, provided its capacity is suitable.

A keepsake urn holds only a small portion. It can be a meaningful choice when family members wish to share ashes or when some ashes will be scattered and a small amount kept close.

Choose a design that feels meaningful

There is no single right design. You might choose an urn that reflects your loved one’s interests, a favourite colour, their connection to nature, or a memory you treasure. A simple design can be just as meaningful as an expressive one.

Think about where it will be kept

Consider whether the urn will be displayed at home, placed in a niche, or used for burial. For a niche or burial, check the cemetery’s requirements and any size restrictions before choosing.

Take your time

You don’t need to rush this decision. If you have questions about an urn’s listed size, capacity, or design, please contact us before ordering. We’re here to help you choose with care.