Why An Urn?
Our care and concern for our beloved pets often transcends the boundaries of this life. Keeping your friend and family member close is only a natural next step. For apartment dwellers or people who move frequently an Urn keeps your pet close in a limited amount of space. For homeowners who are prohibited by state, local, or association laws from burying animals on your property a Cremation Urn is the perfect solution
Where Can I Have My Pet Cremated?
Most veterinarians or vet clinics can arrange cremation for your pet. You can also find crematories in your Yellow Pages under Cremation Services or Crematories. If you still need assistance, a veterinary school or local funeral home may be able to help you.
How Do I Transfer My Pet's Ashes?
Pet remains are generally returned to you in a temporary container made of cardboard, metal, or plastic. Within that container the ashes should be in a plastic bag that is sealed with a fastener or twist tie. The bagged ashes of your cherished pet can then be transferred to the Urn with a funnel or funnel shaped tube.
Other items, such as, hair or fur, soil, or dried flowers can also be placed in the Urn if room is available.
What Size Urn Should I Buy?
The cremation Urn capacity is measured in cubic inches. The simple way to calculate is Before Cremation body weight in pounds equals number of cubic inches. For example, if your dog weighed 50 lbs., then he will require at least a 50 cubic inch Urn. A 10 lb. weight cat would require a 10 cubic inch Urn or greater.
How Is My Urn Sealed?
Most Urns are not permanently sealed. You can either place the ashes in a sealed plastic bag inside the Urn and seal it yourself, or you may put the ashes in a sealed plastic bag and then into a velvet or cloth bag and not seal the lid of the Urn. That is your choice. If you choose to seal it, you can use epoxy around the rim of the lid or crazy glue GEL to form a seal.
How Can I Maintain and Care For My Jewelry Urn?
After you Urn has been filled and sealed, we strongly recommend that you not re-open it.
Tarnish: Tarnish is a natural process and is defined as a dulled luster or finish caused by a thin deposit of dirt which discolors the surface of metal and is easily removed. There is a risk your Urn may, over time tarnish.
If this becomes the case, we suggest you use a silver cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean your Urn, this is available at most department or hardware stores. Instructions for use will be included with product.
Scratches: If your Jewelry Urn becomes scratched or dull after time your local jeweler can buff it back to its original finish; this is a low cost maintenance.
Daily Care: We highly suggest that you remove all jewelry prior to swimming, showering, bathing, entering a hot tub, or sleeping.
We advise you to keep a portion of the cremated remains in the event your Jewelry Urn is lost or stolen.