Who makes timeless urns?
Timeless urns are handmade by two Pacific Northwest artists Parker Havron and Marion Pollmann. Each urn is a unique piece of art that can never again be fully duplicated.
What size urn do I need?
Just like people and pets, our handmade timeless urns come in many different shapes and sizes. Since they are made by hand and each one is unique it is important to find the right size to match the individual. Follow this simple rule of thumb to determine the size urn you need:
What was the approximate body weight of the person or pet you are selecting
an urn for?
1 lb. of body weight will yield just less than 1 cubic inch of ash. Assume
for urn selection purposes that:
1 pound body weight = 1 cubic inch ash.
Cremation urn item descriptions list the size of the urn in Cubic Inches.
If you know the weight of the deceased - then you know the size of the
urn you need. Approx Weight = Approx Size.
Easy example: A cremated 100 pound person will yield almost 100 cubic
inches of ashes. So, if 1 pound = just less than 1 cubic inch, then this
person would need an urn that is about 80-100 cubic inches.
Some practical examples:
a 240 lb. person needs an urn that is 200 cubic
inches or larger
a 200 lb. person needs an urn that is 180 cubic inches or larger
a 150 lb. person needs an urn that is 130 cubic inches or larger
a 100 lb. person or pet needs an urn that is 80 cubic inches or larger
a 50 lb. person or pet needs an urn that is about 40 cubic inches or larger
a 25 lb. person or pet needs an urn that is about 20 cubic inches or larger
a 10 lb. person or pet needs an urn that is about 8 cubic inches or larger
Urn sizing notes:
The 1 to 1 ratio of Weight to Cubic Inches will insure you purchase an
urn that is the right size 99% of the time.
Urn capacity can only be too small.
Cremated remains (ashes) can vary in amount due to different cremation
processes, temperature variations and the bone structure of the decedent.
If you plan to keep all of the remains, we recommend purchasing an urn
slightly larger than calculated to avoid purchasing an urn that is too
small for the remains. If you plan to spread some of the cremains in a
special place of your beloved family member or pet, than the size of the
cremation urn is less critical. If you have more cremains than the urn
you purchased can hold, you can then spread them in a place special to
your beloved one.
Who will put the ashes into the Urn?
Our advice is to bring the remains and the urn to the funeral home or the crematory and they will transfer the ashes into the urn. If there is someone in the home who feels comfortable transferring the remains into the urn it is perfectly acceptable to do so. Please contact us if you would like more detailed instructions on how this can best be done.
What is a keepsake urn?
A keepsake urn is an urn where only a partial amount of the remains will fit in. Keepsakes are a valuable way to keep a small amount of the remains as a memory and focal point for memorial after the majority of the remains have been spread in a loved one's special place.
Should I seal my urn and how do I do that?
There is no need to seal the urn, but if you would like to seal the urn it is best to use silicon caulking which can be purchased from a hardware store. Before sealing the urn you can apply a small amount around the opening but, do this only if you do not plan on opening the urn again.
What makes timelessurns.com unique?
We are independent artists producing unique, one of a kind artwork. Our privately owned studio allows us the freedom and creativity to produce beautiful pottery from our own inspirations.