An urn purchase is one of the many questions to have answered when a family chooses cremation for their loved one. The immediate answer to the question as to if an urn must be purchased, is no. In lieu of an urn purchase, the ashes, or cremated remains, are returned in a plastic urn, albeit not very attractive, it’s very suitable for most all types of final disposition of ashes. When burying or scattering ashes, a more expensive, ornate urn is certainly not necessary. If ashes will be on display at home, or in front of a chapel of guests at a memorial service, the thought of a little fancier urn choice might be best for you. Urn prices generally run from …
