Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT SIZE URN DO I NEED?
The cremains (or ash remains) of an average human adult will require 100 to 180 cubic inches, depending on their weight. The ash capacity of our urns is approximately 250 cubic inches. If you have concerns about whether our urns have enough capacity, prior to purchasing we recommend you ask your funeral home or crematory to help you estimate the size urn you will need.
HOW IS MY CREMATION URN SEALED?
Our cremation urns are sealed by screws that hold the bottom access panel in place. Your urn will work perfectly using only the screws to enclose your loved ones cremains, but you may also permanently seal your urn using a regular epoxy adhesive available at any hardware store.
WHO PLACES THE ASHES IN MY CREMATION URN?
We make it very easy for you to place the ashes in the urn. Typically, when you receive the cremated remains from the funeral home or crematory, they will be contained in a plastic bag, or a plastic bag placed in an outer box. After removing a few screws from the bottom of the urn, you'll be able to place the the ashes in the bottom compartment. Note: the ash compartments of our urns only accept ashes contained in plastic, not those contained in boxes.
WHY DO YOU SIGN AND DATE YOUR URNS?
At Kettle River Urns, our urns aren't churned out in a factory. Instead, each urn is lovingly handcrafted of personally-selected, high-quality hardwoods, and artistically designed to make certain that your urn is not only highly functional, but also a beautiful heirloom you'll treasure for many years to come. To assure you that your urn is a genuine Kettle River Urn all our urns are signed by artist and master woodworker, Kevin Green.
WHAT IS A MEMORY CHEST COMPARTMENT AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A KEEPSAKE URN?
Kettle River cremation urns are designed with two compartments: a hidden, lower compartment that holds all your loved ones ash remains; and an easily-accessed, upper memory chest compartment that allows you to store special mementos of your loved one, such as their watch or ring.