What size urn do I need?
What Urn Size do I Need?
We hand make ceramic urns for human and pet ashes.
Rule of Thumb for Choosing an Urn Size
Urns For People and Pets
One litre of urn volume to every 31kg of pre cremation body weight.
Urns For Pre-term Babies and small Pets.
100ml of urn volume per 310g pre cremation body weight.
All our urns are measured with water The volume of the urns are included in urn listing descriptions.
| General Size | Height in cm | Height in Feet | Weight in kg | Urn Size in Litres | Urn Size in Cubic Inches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Adult | 190cm+ | 6'2" | 85kg+ | 3.0 Litres | 180 |
| Medium Adult | 175cm+ | 5'7" | 71kg+ | 2.5 Litres | 150 |
| Small Adult | 150cm+ | 4'9" | 48kg+ | 2.0 Litres | 100 |
| Child / Large Pet | 100cm+ | 3'2" | 37kg+ | 1.0 Litre | 79 |
| Baby / Medium Pet | 55cm+ | 1'8" | 17kg+ | 0.6 Litre | 46 |
| Preterm Baby / Small Pet | 30cm+ | 1' | 0.4 | 0.2 Litre | 24 |
Pre - Cremation Body Height
If you know the rough pre cremation body height it helps to choose an urn. The contents of remains is mainly bone from the frame of the deceased. The weight of the person is not relevant.
Remains also vary depending on where they are cremated. Different countries have different cremation methods.
Post Cremation Volume
If you already have your ashes open the container to see the volume of ashes. Estimate how many Litres the ashes take up. If you are not sure choose a bigger urn. It’s ok if the urn is not filled to the brim.
Keep in mind that ashes are very heavy. Although they feel weighted, they may not take up much space.
