When it comes to cremation services in St. Peters, MO., one of the most important decision is what urn will serve as the resting place for the cremains. This is very personal decision as you want an urn that reflects your loved one’s life and personality. Because of this, many families may choose to create their own urn. This may seem difficult, but if you follow these steps and tips, you can see how easy (and special) this project can be. 

Research Urn Types 

The first thing you need to do is to look and research the different urn types. You may be surprised to see how many different options and styles there are. As you look at the many kinds, note what you like and don’t like about them. Some design elements to pay attention to are: 

• The size of the urn 
  
• What material the urn is made from 
  
• What shapes of urn you might like 
  
• Any special or unique engravings or other embellishments 
  
• Overall look and design 
  
• The color of the urn 

Making a DIY Urn 

If you decide to make a DIY urn, there are a ton of video tutorials online that can show you how exactly how to make the vessel. Some things you can use for the urn include: 

• Glass jars 
  
• Vases 
  
• Toolbox 
  
• Tackle Box 
  
• Wine Bottle 
  
• Wooden Box 
  
• Miscellaneous Upcycled Items 

Simply select a video tutorial, buy the needed supplies, can create. 

Going Custom 

If you don’t feel very crafty or simply don’t have the time, you can always have custom urn made. While this service will be more expensive that creating it your own, it can be well worth it in the long run. Many urn manufacturers offer custom options on their already made urns. You could purchase an urn and then select custom engravings, embellishments, and other design features. 

You can also fins artists online that can create a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Some artists that do this are glass blowers, sculptures, and other creative types. Searching online and third party sites like Etsy will yield quite a few of qualified providers to choose from. 

When choosing an artist to create your custom urn, just make sure to get everything in writing and communicate your wishes clearly. See if you can get a mock up of the urn before they begin creating it to ensure you and the artist are on the same page about the design and overall look. Also be sure to clarify things such as a payment schedule and delivery date. 

Is a DIY or Custom Urn Right for You? 

While a unique one-of-a-kind urn is a great option for some families, it may not be right for you. One example of this may be if you are just simply too busy to coordinate the design or if tour budget doesn’t allow for many extras right now. In these cases, a ready made urn may be a better choice. This doesn’t mean, however, that you cannot make a custom urn in the future and transfer the cremains. 

If you have questions about cremation services in St. Peters, MO., or urns for your loved one’s cremains, we are here to help you so feel free to reach out anytime.