Metal Cremation Urns

Casting is one of the oldest ways people have worked metal. By pouring molten metal into a mold, craftsmen have spent centuries creating bells, statuary, and memorial objects meant to outlast their makers. Aluminum is a material chosen for this tradition because it is both light and strong. It naturally resists tarnish, which allows it to hold its finish without the need for constant upkeep.

This durability mirrors the character of a loved one who served as a steady, lasting presence in your life. Just as aluminum holds its form and strength through the passing years, their influence remains constant, requiring no special care to maintain its integrity.

The decorative finishes on these metal cremation urns follow long-standing traditions. Our standard urns feature a painted finish in a range of base colors. For a more intricate aesthetic, our enamel cremation urn line uses a centuries-old craft: a glass-like finish applied by hand to the metal. This enamelwork is often paired with hand-detailed silver bands of pierced metalwork, creating a texture that is both beautiful and permanent.

These finishes offer a way to honor the specific light or vibrancy your loved one possessed. Whether you find meaning in the solid, smooth color of a painted piece or the hand-applied detail of an enamel finish, the selection can reflect the unique way they moved through the world.

When a name and dates are added to an engraved metal urn, the inscription is cut directly into the surface. This two-tone engraving becomes a permanent part of the object rather than something applied to the top. Because the text is part of the metal itself, the inscription cannot fade or peel over time.

A name is more than just characters, it is the essence of the person you remember. By cutting that name into the metal, the inscription stays as a permanent part of the memorial, much like the lasting impression they left on your heart.

We have gathered our metal cremation urns in one collection so that various styles and sizes can be compared side by side. This allows for a careful look at each piece, from the shape of the aluminum cremation urn to the specifics of the hand-applied enamel, to help you find the piece that feels right.

Cast aluminum is the strong and durable base metal used for these urns. When the Washington Monument was completed in 1884, it was capped with a 100-ounce apex of solid cast aluminum, the largest piece of aluminum cast up to that time. At that time, aluminum was valued at the market price of silver, ounce for ounce, and the apex was displayed publicly in New York before it was set in place.

This history of strength and value provides a way to honor the enduring significance of the person you hold dear.

Source: National Park Service

If the person you remember was characterized by a quiet strength or a vibrant, lasting presence, one of these metal cremation urns may serve as a meaningful tribute. The permanence of the cast aluminum and the hand-applied enamelwork offers a way to honor those who leave an indelible mark on the lives they touched.

As you look through the collection, comparing the various styles and sizes side by side, you may find a piece that reflects the specific character of your loved one. Whether you are drawn to the smooth color of a painted finish or the detailed silver bands of an enamel cremation urn, the choice belongs to you and your memory of them.