Cats have a quiet way of filling a home: a favourite windowsill, a warm spot on the bed, the sound of a bell at the door. When it’s time to say goodbye, choosing an urn can feel like a small way to give them a resting place that reflects who they were. This guide walks you through the choices, gently and simply.
Size
What Size Urn Does a Cat Need?
The good news is that size is rarely a worry with cats. Most adult cats weigh between 3.5 kg and 5.5 kg, which usually produces less than 0.2 litres of ashes. An urn of around 0.35 – 0.6 litres will hold the ashes of almost any cat, including larger breeds.
If you’d like the detail, our pet urn size guide explains how to estimate ashes volume by weight, with a simple chart.
Style
Choosing a Style That Reflects Your Cat
Because cat ashes need so little space, you can choose almost entirely on design. Families tend to be drawn to one of three styles:
Sculpted cat urns
Figurine urns are shaped like a cat resting, sitting, standing or mid-pounce, with the ashes held discreetly inside. They often become a gentle presence on a shelf, rather than an obvious memorial. Many people choose the pose that reminds them most of their own cat.
Premium Ceramic Cat Memorial Urn – Resting PositionView urn →
Pouncing Cat Pet UrnView urn →
Porcelain Sitting Cat Pet UrnView urn →
Paw print and heart designs
Classic urns with a paw print or heart motif are timeless and understated. Many come in several sizes and colours, which is helpful if more than one family member would like a matching urn or keepsake.
Hands and embrace designs
Some porcelain urns show a cat’s head resting in a human hand, a lovely symbol of the bond you shared.
Porcelain Cat UrnView urn →
Cat-Shaped Pet Urn for AshesView urn →
Heart-Shaped Pet Urn for Ashes with Paw PrintView urn →
You can see every design in our cat urns for ashes collection.
Materials
Metal, Porcelain, Ceramic or Biodegradable?
- Metal: durable and secure, often with a hand-finished or enamelled surface. A practical choice if the urn will be handled or moved.
- Porcelain: smooth and finely detailed, ideal for sculpted figures. Many of our porcelain urns are suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
- Ceramic: handcrafted glazes in glossy or matt finishes, with a warm, homely feel.
- Biodegradable: designed to break down naturally if you’d like to bury your cat’s ashes in the garden or a favourite spot. See our biodegradable pet urns.
Placement
Where Will the Urn Be Kept?
Thinking about where the urn will live can help narrow the choice:
- On a shelf or windowsill: a sculpted cat or small heart urn sits naturally among photos and keepsakes.
- In the garden: choose an urn listed as suitable for outdoor use, or a biodegradable urn if you plan to bury it.
- With a candle: a pet candle holder urn lets you light a candle on anniversaries or quiet evenings.
There’s no right or wrong choice. Some families pick an urn the same day; others wait weeks or months. The ashes can stay safely in the container from the crematorium until you’re ready.
Keepsakes
Sharing Ashes with Keepsakes
If several people loved your cat, small keepsake urns let each person keep a portion. A keepsake of around 0.08 litres holds a meaningful, symbolic amount, and many designs match their larger urn. Some families also choose ashes jewellery, such as a pendant holding a few grains of ashes, to keep their cat close.
Heart Pet Urn with Single Paw PrintView urn →
Crystal Pet Urn Candle HolderView urn →
Biodegradable Cat Design Cremation UrnView urn →
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my cat’s ashes fit in a cat-shaped urn?
Almost always. Our sculpted cat urns hold between 0.5 and 1.6 litres, while most cats produce less than 0.2 litres of ashes. Each product page lists the exact capacity.
How are the ashes put into the urn?
Most urns have a base opening or a screw or push-fit lid. Ashes are usually returned in a sealed bag, which you can place straight inside. If you’d prefer, a family member or your vet can help.
Can I bury my cat’s urn in the garden?
Yes, if it’s your own garden. A biodegradable urn returns naturally to the earth. If you’d like to keep the urn intact outdoors, choose one marked suitable for outdoor use.
Should I choose an urn before my cat is cremated?
There’s no need. The crematorium will return the ashes in a secure container, so you can take your time.
Find the right urn for your cat
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