What Size Urn?

If you keep all the ashes in one urn, the general rule of thumb for volume is one cubic inch per pound of body weight. So, the average adult urn has a storage capacity of around 200 cubic inches. Children’s urns and urns for pets can be a little more miniature, about 100 lbs.

However, the size of your chosen urn will depend on your needs. For example, urns don’t have to be used for ashes – you may want to keep a few small memorial items instead. Companion urns hold the ashes of two people, a thoughtful resting place for couples or close family members.

Rather than keeping all of someone’s ashes in one urn, you might prefer to scatter some and keep a small amount with you. You can also split the ashes between different urns for different family members. It’s up to you, as there is an urn for every eventuality.