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Do I Have to Buy an Urn From a Funeral Home or Crematory?
No. When your loved one is cremated, the service provider will usually present you with the person’s ashes in a temporary container made of plastic or cardboard. If you’re scattering […]
No. When your loved one is cremated, the service provider will usually present you with the person’s ashes in a temporary container made of plastic or cardboard. If you’re scattering the ashes, this container may well be sufficient for your needs. However, if you want to keep the ashes in your home or distribute them among relatives, you will need one or more urns. But you do not have to buy these from the funeral home, nor can a funeral home charge you a fee for using a container you bought elsewhere, according to the Funeral Rule. Shop online for the best price. Then have the urn delivered to the funeral home or bring it with you when you pick up your loved one’s ashes if you don’t want to transfer the ashes yourself.
For those who want an urn but lack the financial resources to buy one, The Memorial Gallery in Gig Harbor, Washington, provides slightly blemished urns for free to families in need. The family only needs to cover shipping costs, which average about $12 to $15. The type of urns available vary; some are metal and some are wood.
If you would like to take advantage of this generous offer, you may do so on the Memorial Gallery website or by calling 253-649-0567 or 1-877-996-URNS. Please let the company representative know if the urn is for a man, woman or child.
Sources
“The FTC Funeral Rule”. Federal Trade Commission. https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ftc-funeral-rule
“Free Funeral Alliance Slightly Blemished Urn”. Memorial Gallery. https://www.funeral-urn.com/free-funeral-alliance-slightly-blemished-urn.html
