When your loved one has chosen to be cremated.
It is not unusual for them to have also said if they would like to have their ashes scattered somewhere.
Some cemeteries have what is called scattering grounds.
If this is what is chosen then the funeral home of your choice can help you to get in touch with the proper cemetery.
However, if you choose to keep your loved ones remains with your family in someone's home then you will need a urn.
An urn can be considered a final resting place.
It is best if you are not going to scatter the ashes to have the urn sealed.
You don't have to have the urn sealed you if you would rather not for any reason.
It is just that if the urn is sealed then you can be assured that nothing will happen to the ashes.
We have all seen the comedy movies and shoes where they have a urn and it is not sealed and something happens to it.
While, this is just fiction it would not be funny if it happen to your loved one.
So when you are choosing a urn, pick out something that you feel is appropriate for your loved one.
Make sure you choose something that you will feel okay about having in your home for years to come.
The funeral home will be able to make some great urn suggestions for your family member.
They will have some on hand but they will also have some they can order.