What types of metals are used for cremation urns?

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Jul 11, 2024 - 02:20 PM

The most common metals used for cremation urns are pewter, brass, and aluminum. These are all affordable yet durable metals that will protect your loved one's remains. Cremation jewelry urns are also commonly made of metal, and are usually featured in stainless steel, gold vermeil, sterling silver, and 14KT gold.

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Question: How long do metal urns last?

Answer: Metal urns are one of the most durable types of cremation urns, and can last several decades to centuries. These urns are usually vase-shaped and made from metals such as brass or pewter. It takes extreme force to damage the structure of a metal urn, and if one is buried underground without an urn vault, over time the urn risks collapsing under the weight of soil. Like other metal objects, metal urns can also be dented or scratched with improper handling, but these visual flaws will not affect the strength or function of the urn. In the Light Urns offers free urns for ashes that have suffered minor aesthetic damage in our warehouse and cannot be sold in perfect condition.

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