Choosing Pet Urns: Urn sizes, designs, and other considerations when selecting a furever resting for an animal companion
•Posted on June 18 2024
Losing a beloved pet is undoubtedly a heart-wrenching experience, and finding the right way to memorialize them is an important aspect of the healing process.
Read more in our blog, What Happens After My Pet Dies? A Guide to End of Life Planning for Pets.
One option that many pet owners consider is the use of pet urns, which can serve as a lasting tribute to their furry friends.
In this blog post, we will delve into the common questions that arise during this decision-making process, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your preferences and intentions for your pet's memorial.
Read more in our blog, 10 Most Beautiful Pet Memorial Ideas to remember your pet after death.
Sealed v.s. Unsealed Urn Types
Sealed Pet Urns:
Sealed pet urns are designed with airtight closures, ensuring a secure and permanent encasement of your pet's ashes. The sealing process provides a level of protection against external elements, maintaining the integrity of the memorial over time. This option is ideal for those who prioritize a long-lasting and secure resting place for their pet's ashes.
Advantages of Sealed Pet Urns:
Permanence: Sealed urns offer a sense of permanence, providing a lasting memorial that can withstand the test of time.
Protection: The airtight seal protects the ashes from environmental factors, ensuring that the contents remain undisturbed.
Peace of Mind: Many pet owners find comfort in knowing that their pet's ashes are securely sealed within the urn.
Unsealed Pet Urns:
Conversely, unsealed pet urns feature a more accessible opening, allowing for a less permanent closure. This design provides pet owners with the option to include additional mementos, such as collars, notes, or photos, alongside the ashes. Unsealed urns offer a more interactive and customizable memorial experience.
Advantages of Unsealed Pet Urns:
Customization: The open design allows for personalization, enabling pet owners to add mementos that hold sentimental value.
Flexibility: Unsealed urns allow for easy access to the contents, providing flexibility for those who may want to interact with the memorial regularly.
Expression of Grief: Including personal items alongside the ashes can be a therapeutic way to express grief and create a more tangible connection to the memories of your pet.
Read more about what are grief affirmation cards - also known as comfort cards for loss here.
Are GNight Fetcher urns a good fit for my pet's ashes?
Shopping for memorial products can be overwhelming. Is GNight Fetcher’s Orchid Urn a good fit for your dog, cat, or any other pet?
Answer the below questions to find out:
- Does / did your loved one weigh under 70 lbs?
- Are you OK if the urn does not fit all the ashes?
- Do you plan to share ashes with others?
- Do you plan to put ashes in other memorial products? E.g. necklace, burial cocoon, photo frame
- What colors and urn designs resonate most with you, in general? Your opinion matters as we continue develop products :)
If your pet weighed under 70 lbs, the Orchid Urn fits perfectly.
If they weighed more than 70 lbs:
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If you will be sharing ashes or placing ashes in other memorial products, the Orchid is still a good fit.
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If you require that 100% of the ashes fit in the same Orchid Urn, then the Orchid may be too small for loved ones over 70 Lbs.
If the Orchid Urn sounds like the right fit, explore your options now in our online shop.
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