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Let’s look at your options for where to buy ash urns

Where can I Buy some Pet Urns?

You can buy cremation urns in three types of places:

Marketplaces (Amazon, EBay).

Specialist online retailers.

Specialist retailers in physical shops.

Let’s look at each of these in turn.

Option 1: Marketplaces (online)

We separate the marketplaces because you probably already know them. Chances are you’ve heard of Amazon, EBay.

But chances are you haven’t heard of specialist retailers like our site. So you are probably, at least initially, more likely to trust the marketplaces. After all, you’ve probably already ordered dozens or even hundreds of items from them!

So that’s a plus. After all, brand recognition means trust. But let’s talk about this a bit more.

Do marketplaces select the urns they sell?

In general, no.

None of the three mentioned (Amazon, EBay) have cremation urns in their retail shops. For example, Amazon sells urns offered by third party sellers.

They won’t be able to help you much on how to use or care for the products, how to choose the right product, how to determine the size you’ll need, how to comply with safety and travel regulations, and a host of other issues.

Can I have the urn personalised when I order from Marketplace?

Yes and no. EBay, Amazon don’t offer any form of personalisation (at least for the moment), and most of the items you will find on Amazon aren’t personalised or can only have very limited personalisation options.

Therefore, you will probably not find many customisation options. If the urn can be personalised, this can add a few days to the production time.

You may find it comforting to know that hundreds or thousands of other people have ordered the same urn as you.

Which brings us to…

Option 2: Specialist (online) retailers:

There are many online retailers who, like us, Urns Paradise, specialise in cremation urns. You probably haven’t heard of us, or our competitors.

Each of these companies varies in the way they supply and offer their selection of urns. But one of the advantages each has over the big box retailers is that we all specialise in cremation urns.

Specialist retailers often have a wider choice with more customisation options.

Others focus exclusively on high-end and niche items. And still others have many nice items, but have poor communication or customer service.

We hope that you will entrust us with the privilege of providing the urn for your beloved pet. We take great pride in providing the best urns with the best customer service, focusing on high quality urns. If you have any questions, we will take the time to answer them thoroughly, and if you need an urn by a specific date, we will work with you to make it happen.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any enquiry, and you can start viewing our collections of urns.

1. Scattering the ashes

It is possible to scatter the cremated ashes of your pet. There are special scattering urns for this purpose.
This can be done in your garden, a walking area, etc. It is best to avoid crop fields, public parks, etc.
Most pets love the outdoors and scattering their ashes in nature is an excellent way to pay their last respects.

In addition, these types of urns called “scattering tubes” have an easy opening and closing mechanism, allowing you to scatter the ashes wherever you wish, or even to keep some of the remaining ashes at home.

2. Planting a tree in the afterlife

It is now possible to turn your pets’ ashes into a living tree. This option, which is gaining in popularity, is to memorialise your pet with the patented Bio Pets Urn.

With this system, you can place your pet’s ashes in the urn and follow the instructions provided to plant and grow a memorial tree. This will remain a beautiful living tribute to your pet.

3. Burying your pet’s ashes

Burying pet ashes is also a popular option chosen by families. Many people bury them in their garden, in a pet cemetery or in a place that is special to them.
There are many biodegradable urns that can be buried and will give your pet a dignified burial.

4. Scattering your pet’s ashes in sea

This last option is not widely used in Europe, compared to the United States.
It is possible to use a specially designed biodegradable urn to scatter the ashes in the water. The biodegradable urn floats for up to a few minutes and then gently disperses the animal’s ashes into the water. The authorities require that the urn be immersed at least 6 km from the shore.

5. Keeping them at home in a funeral urn

For those who are more traditional and wish to keep their pet’s ashes at home, there are many pet urn options available. There are many different pet urns available, with many different designs and materials such as metal, wood, etc.
You can choose to keep your pet’s ashes at home permanently, or as a temporary solution, until you decide whether to scatter or bury your pet’s ashes.

6. Keeping in a funeral jewel

You can put some of the ashes in a beautiful necklace or bracelet. This is a beautiful option, with the purpose of keeping a small part of the ashes with you to honour your pet.

There are other options, but these are only available in North America:

– Sending your pet’s ashes into space;

– Turn your pet’s ashes into a glass object (e.g., a blown glass medallion);

– Honouring your pet by including it in a firework display, which can be seen when the firework explodes.

7. Embedding in a diamond

The Swiss company Algodanza proposes to transform the ashes of a deceased person into a diamond that can be set in any piece of jewellery.

8. Embedding in vinyl

The British company Andvinyly offers another option for a more music-loving public, which is to incorporate the ashes of the deceased into a vinyl.

France: No, it isn’t possible to keep the ashes at home, but you can keep the empty funerary urn at home.

Switzerland : yes

Belgium: yes

Germany: no, only possible in a cemetery

Luxembourg: no

England: yes

Austria: yes, but it is not possible to scatter the ashes

Netherlands: yes

Sweden: no

Poland: no

Spain: no

Italy: yes

USA: yes

Canada: yes

Transporting a funeral urn

Sometimes it is necessary to transport the ashes of a loved one to the funeral site. Whether it is to meet the last wishes of the missing person or to bring him closer to his family, the transfer can be taken care of by a relative or by a qualified transport service. The latter can charge significant prices. The law does not impose any restrictions on the transport of ashes within the metropolitan territory or within the same overseas department. In any case, by law, handling must respect the dignity of the deceased in the same way as that of a coffin.

If the transport by a relative is made impossible, a sending by post is possible.
This option requires choosing a metal urn that must be placed in a hermetically sealed package. It is possible to write “fragile” on the package. However, do not enter the contents of the package. If you choose this method, you must notify the funeral agency of your action

For many reasons, which are unique to each, it may be necessary to transport the ashes of the deceased abroad. Whether by road, sea, rail or air, it is necessary to request a certificate from the prefect of the department of the place of cremation. Also, find out about the laws in force in the destination country before departure.
Certain documents are required for transport and the authorities may ask you to present them:

– the death certificate;
– the passport of the deceased;
– the medical certificate proving death unrelated to a contagious disease;
– the transport authorization certificate from the prefect.

If you must travel by plane, remember to notify the airline. Some airlines accept cremation urns in the cabin. Make sure that your package respects the dimensions imposed by the company and that the contents of your package are not identifiable. Find out about your airline’s policy before departure. Also, to prevent the ballot box from being opened during the security check, ask the crematorium to provide you with a transport certificate.

The death of a loved one is a complicated stage in life. It is often difficult to overcome the shock of leaving. Organizing the funeral ceremony allows you to say a final goodbye to your loved one. These can take different forms and depend on the last wishes of the deceased.

In France, 39% of deceased people are cremated according to the French Federation of Cremation. It is therefore necessary to choose an urn in which the person’s ashes will be kept permanently or until they are dispersed, depending on the family’s choice. Since 2008, it has been prohibited by law to keep a loved one’s funeral urn at home.

The funeral urn must reflect the image of the deceased. The choice of materials, patterns and colors allows a personalization worthy of the dead person.

Getting over grief is a long and difficult process

Losing a loved one is always a complicated stage in life. It takes time to accept the departure of this loved one. The rejection of death, the sadness, the feeling of injustice, the psychological shock of the news are all things that must be overcome and that make mourning difficult.

To facilitate the period of mourning, it is sometimes important to be able to see the body of the deceased or to attend the funeral ceremony. This is the best way to integrate the disappearance and become aware of the departure. In addition, this ceremony is a way to pay a final tribute to the missing person and say a last goodbye. If you have the opportunity, help organize the funeral. This will help you overcome your anxiety and feelings of guilt.

Many emotions run through us when someone loved leaves us. Don’t try to hide them. Accept them and welcome them. They will help you better understand the relationship you had with the deceased and the bond between you.
Don’t hesitate to talk about your feelings. Dialogue with someone who is benevolent allows you to free yourself from certain anxieties. Having a conversation about the missing person with someone who also went through the shock of the disappearance teaches you about the deceased. Sometimes even this helps to better understand the esteem the deceased had for you.

Don’t beat yourself up. The causes of death related to an accident or sudden death, can make us feel guilty for not having done what was necessary to prevent the tragedy. But, keep in mind that we are only humans, we cannot anticipate this stuff. There is no point in blaming yourself for what has happened. Unfortunately, it is impossible to go back and it is in your psychological health not to blame yourself.

So that you don’t run around in a loop and you can’t think of anything else, mind yourself. Some find comfort in reading, others find it in manual activities such as crafts, gardening, sewing, painting. Physical activity can also help you get away from it all for a while. Find something you’re passionate about, but don’t just sit there and do nothing. This is the worst way to maintain negative thoughts.

To conclude, when a loved one leaves us, it is important to pay them a last worthy tribute. This is why it is important to respect the last wishes of the deceased.

If the deceased had expressed his wish to be cremated, it is important to respect this choice and to find him the funeral urn that will best represent him. This urn should match the tastes of the family as well. Also, adapt the materials of the urn according to the destination of the ashes.

If the ashes need to be transported, follow the regulations in force for this. Ensure that the funeral urn is always transported with respect for the dignity of the deceased.

After the funeral is over, it takes time to mourn the person. Take the time you need. The emotions you go through in these difficult times are normal emotions and are necessary for accepting the death of your loved one. Don’t try to hide these emotions. Instead, use them to get to know yourself better and to understand your love for that loved one. Surround yourself with attentive and caring people who will help you get through this ordeal.

Biodegradable urns

Traditional burial is gradually being replaced by cremation. For those who are hearing this word for the first time, it refers to a funeral rite that consists of reducing the body of a deceased person to ashes.  While it was first introduced in France in 2000, this funeral custom continues to spread to all parts of the country. Depending on the instructions of the deceased before his or her death or on the wishes of his or her relatives, the ashes from the cremation are either kept in the grave or in a columbarium. They can also be scattered in the depths of the sea or kept in a scattering tube, commonly called a biodegradable urn. This option is a 100% natural and ecological solution. In this article, you will discover why it is worthwhile to choose an ecological funeral urn. But first, let’s understand what a funeral urn is and how it works.

What is a biodegradable funeral urn?

A biodegradable funeral urn is an ecological vessel used to collect and preserve ashes after the cremation of a deceased person. Also known as a “cinerary urn”, it is made of natural material, which allows it to decompose quickly. It is made of 100% natural materials that decompose with the ashes of the deceased.

How does an ecological funeral urn work?

You can fill your biodegradable funeral urn with cardboard, salt, sand and the ashes of your loved one. Then you put in a tree seed of your choice, to which you add soil. However, you can ask your funeral director to help you fill it. You can place this urn in your private garden. But be careful!

Since 2008, French law prohibits anyone from keeping the ashes from a cremation at home.

However, if one of your relatives died before 2008, you are safe, you can continue to keep their ashes at home. However, if you wish to keep them at home today, you need permission from the local authority.

In contrast to scattering the ashes in nature, you can choose to scatter them at sea. In other words, the ashes will be scattered in the sea. It is often recommended to choose this method if the deceased was mainly fond of water, sea currents or if they recommended it before their death. In this case, it is imperative to make a declaration to the town hall or the port authority.

Why choose a biodegradable urn?

After reading all this, you may be wondering why you should choose a biodegradable urn. As much as your departed loved ones need to be honoured, you need convincing reasons to go for environmentally friendly funeral urns. Here are four (04) good reasons why you should choose a scattering tube.

Reason 1: Save money

Whether you choose cremation or traditional burial, it is important that the decomposition or body of your deceased relative is placed in an appropriate location. Most people prefer a coffin to accompany their deceased in their final resting place. Nowadays, the price of a coffin varies between 500 and 8000 euros. Sometimes it can even exceed 8000 euros. Moreover, the construction of a grave or the making of a funeral building requires enough means for the parents and relatives of a deceased person. To avoid becoming the victim of your deceased loved one with expensive costs, opt for funeral urns.

Even if it is not used for a traditional burial, the scattering urn offers you many advantages, starting with its price. The average cost is 250 euros. In general, the cost varies between 50 and 2500 euros. If you choose a biodegradable urn, you don’t have to build a grave or a monument, but your loved one is proudly honoured.

Reason 2: Give your deceased another life and be connected to them at all times

Is there another life for the dead after this life? If you can’t answer this question completely, then the biodegradable urn will inevitably help you answer it. It gives you the opportunity to give another life to your deceased relative. You put in a few plant seeds that will germinate in his or her honour. After a few months, as the urn is biological, it will decompose and the ashes will mix with the seeds or roots of the tree to encourage its growth. The seeds will become a tree that can connect you with your deceased relative at any time. So instead of going to the cemetery where space is always at a premium, you can go to the memory tree site or to your garden to commune with your relative.

He is in the afterlife, yes. But you give it new life in the present century. If you are concerned about making the world a greener place, while at the same time connecting with your loved ones, the biodegradable urn is the ideal choice. However, it is important to remember that there is legislation in place regarding the storage of these urns at home.

Reason 3: Opt for a burial that respects nature and human dignity

A burial that respects the environment, what could be more beautiful. Far from industrial materials (industrial varnish, wood, metal, marble and toxic embalming products), the choice of a dispersion tube has a great positive impact on biodiversity.

Firstly, it saves forest trees from being cut down. This contributes to the preservation of the ozone layer, a great service to humanity.

Secondly, the body of the deceased is not encumbered, as it is free of nails and other tools used in the manufacture of the coffin. “There is no chemical material, no screws, no nails, no industrial varnish… It is assembled, and then I shape the urn,” explains Gilles Lachapelle, the designer of biodegradable funeral urns, proudly.

According to environmentalists, most biodegradable urns contain phosphate, which is of great benefit to nature. By choosing a 100% natural biodegradable funeral urn, you are indirectly giving back to nature what you have taken from it (natural materials). If you are a nature lover, then the biodegradable urn is for you.

Reason 4: Respect a biblical principle

Christianity plays a significant role in our society. This is evidenced by its involvement in the choice of how we should accompany our deceased in their final resting place. It is a small-scale interpretation of scripture that leads many people to bury their deceased in a cemetery inside a coffin. The funeral urn initiative is very expressive, as it corresponds to the biblical saints who want Man to return to the dust. In the book of Genesis, chapter 3, towards the end of verse 19, it is written “… You shall return to the ground from whence you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. So man returns to the dust: it is a divine plan and it must be fulfilled. To go to the organic urn is thus to work for the accomplishment of one of the divine projects established in the holy scriptures. If you are a lover of the scriptures, then do not hesitate to embrace this urn.

Do you see? There are many reasons why you might want to use biodegradable urns. After a natural cremation, scatter your deceased’s ashes naturally with these urns. There are four advantages to using these urns. Not only do you save money, but you also give another life to your deceased and remain connected to him/her. In addition, the biodegradable urn allows you to make a nature-friendly burial and you are, finally, participating in the accomplishment of the divine work.

However, it should not be forgotten that the deceased, during his or her lifetime, can decide for himself or herself how the ashes from his or her cremation are to be scattered. For your information, it is useful to go to the professionals for the order of your ecological funeral urn. For the order of this category of urn, do not hesitate to collaborate with professionals like us. Here you will find the right biodegradable urn for you, according to your requirements and needs.