Places to Keep an Urn

If you have decided that you want to cremate you loved one and want to plan cremation services in Franklin, IN, you will also need to decide what you will do with the ashes. You have a lot of options. You may choose to spread them, bury them or you may just want to put them in an urn and display them somewhere. If you are going to put them in an urn, you will need to decide what to do with the urn as well. 

In Your Home 

If you like the idea of having your loved one near you at all times, you may want to consider keeping the urn in your home. You can keep it anywhere you choose and may want to display it on your mantle, keep it on a shelf or the top of a dresser. If you don’t want to display it but still want to keep the ashes in your home, you can just put them in a closet or another safe place. Whenever you need to feel close to your loved one, you can get out the urn and pay your respects. 

Family Tomb 

If your family has a tomb, you may be able to put the ashes there. The tomb may be a place where caskets are kept or it may be a place where you can leave an urn. Most tombs are set up to be able to accommodate the urn. This is a place where the entire family can go to pay their respects of be close to their deceased loved ones. It’s a place where you know the ashes will be safe and respected but also where you can access them whenever you choose. This is a good option if you have other family members who may want to visit the urn often. 

A Special Place 

If you have a special place where you feel comfortable or where you spent a lot of time with the deceased, you will be able to leave the urn there. You will need to get permission to leave the urn in the desired place and will need to make sure it is mounted and won’t be damaged or knocked over in wind or bad weather. You may also need to think about the type of urn you are using if you are planning to put the urn somewhere outside or somewhere that other people may be able to access it. 

If you have decided that cremation services in Franklin, IN are the right option for your loved one, you will also need to think about what you plan to do with the ashes when they are in the urn. The above options are a few to consider. If you need help making cremation plans, be sure to reach out to Indiana Funeral Care. We are happy to help you make plans for your loved one. Give us a call today.