Keepsake Urns
Keepsake urns are a specific small size, holding a token portion of remains, roughly 3 cubic inches. These cast aluminum mini urns feature various finishes, from painted colors to hand-applied enamel with silver bands, and each includes a complimentary velour bag. Every keepsake cremation urn is engraved by us, we offer a two-tone name and date inscription that can also be extended with additional sentiment lines and back engraving. When several people each hold a remembrance, these small urns allow a part of a loved one to remain near.
In the context of memorial products, the term keepsake refers to a specific and diminutive scale rather than a general sentiment. These mini urns are designed to hold a token portion of ashes, typically measuring about three cubic inches in volume. This capacity is roughly equivalent to the size of a medicine bottle, meaning they are not intended to house the entirety of a person's remains, but rather a small share.
Sometimes, the weight of loss is best met by having something tangible within reach. You may find that having a small part of their presence on a bedside table or beside a photograph provides a sense of closeness. It allows a piece of their history to stay within your daily view, even if the rest of their ashes are placed elsewhere.
These small urns for ashes are often used alongside a larger vessel or when a person is being scattered in a meaningful location. They offer a practical way to distribute memories among a family. Instead of a single person holding everything, several people can each hold a small portion of the person they loved.
Grief is a journey often walked alongside others, and these pieces allow that shared experience to be physical. When family members each hold a small remembrance, the decision of who carries their memory does not have to be a source of difficulty. It ensures that everyone can keep a part of that person close to them.
Crafted from cast aluminum, these pieces are available in a variety of finishes. You may choose from solid painted colors or a hand-applied enamel finish that features hand-detailed silver bands. Each keepsake cremation urn is designed with a threaded screw-top lid for security and a felt base to protect your surfaces. Every piece also comes with a complimentary velour bag to help protect the finish.
To make the piece truly personal, we can engrave the name and dates directly into the surface. We use a two-tone engraving method to ensure the inscription is a permanent part of the object. This way, the identity of your loved one is engraved into the very material of the keepsake.
If your loved one was someone who valued closeness and quiet presence, these miniature urns may hold a particular meaning for you. The decision of how to honor their memory remains entirely in your hands. Whether you choose to keep a small portion near a cherished object or provide several pieces so that family members can each hold a part of their history, these vessels offer a way to maintain a tangible connection. Each piece is crafted to be a steady, lasting part of your remembrance.
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Holds all of an adult's remains, the same full-size memorial a funeral home provides. Choosing one urn for one person? This is the one.
Holds a meaningful portion of the remains, measured in cups, not all of them. Choose this when dividing ashes between households, or keeping some close after scattering the rest.
Holds a small token: a few spoonfuls. A personal remembrance: one for each family member, or something small to keep on a shelf or bedside table.
Keeping our sizing simple allows for worry-free shopping and a consistent canvas for your special engraving. Each cremation urn has a max size listed in its description. Contact us with specific questions regarding which cremation urn best fits your needs.
Choosing the right size
Every design comes in the same three sizes. Here's how families use each one.
Individual
Full size · Approx. 10" highHolds all of an adult's remains, the same full-size memorial a funeral home provides. Choosing one urn for one person? This is the one.
Sharing
Mid size · Approx. 6" highHolds a meaningful portion of the remains, measured in cups, not all of them. Choose this when dividing ashes between households, or keeping some close after scattering the rest.
Keepsake
Pocket size · Approx. 3" highHolds a small token: a few spoonfuls. A personal remembrance: one for each family member, or something small to keep on a shelf or bedside table.