{"title":"Small Urns","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Urns for Ashes: A Smaller Way to Keep Someone Close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe your family wants to share Dad’s ashes. Maybe Mom asked for some to be scattered at the lake, and you’d like to keep the rest at home. Or maybe a full-size urn just feels like too much right now. Small urns are made for situations like these. They hold a portion of your loved one’s ashes and look like they belong on a shelf, not hidden in a closet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a Small Cremation Urn?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small cremation urn holds less than a full adult’s remains, usually between 5 and 50 cubic inches. People choose one for all kinds of reasons: splitting ashes between siblings, saving a little for a scattering, or wanting something modest for a nightstand. You don’t have to explain your reason to anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Much Do Small Urns for Human Ashes Actually Hold?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize confuses almost everyone, so here’s the plain version:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thememorialurn.com\/collections\/keepsake-urn\"\u003eKeepsake\u003c\/a\u003e (1 to 3 cubic inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAbout a few tablespoons. Good for cousins, close friends, or a large family.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall (5 to 50 cubic inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEnough to share between two or three people.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull size (about 200 cubic inches):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAll of an adult’s ashes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure how much you’ll receive? Ask the funeral home or crematory. They can tell you. If you’re still stuck, call us and we’ll help you sort it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill a Small Urn Work for an Adult?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor part of the ashes, yes. For all of them, no. Most adults leave around 200 cubic inches, and small urns for ashes for adults are designed to hold a share of that. If you want everything in one place, start with a full-size urn and add small ones for family members. Many people pick matching styles so the set feels connected, even when the urns end up in different homes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding a Style That Looks Like Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll find small urns in aluminium. Some are simple and quiet. Others have a heart, a dove, a butterfly, or a tree on the front. Pick what fits their taste, not what seems “appropriate.” Most can be engraved with a name, a date, or a line that meant something to your family, like a nickname or a favorite saying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Keepsake Urns for Human Ashes: How Families Use Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are a few ways people use small keepsake urns for human ashes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiving each child or sibling their own, so no one has to take turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting one next to a favorite photo or a candle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping a small urn at home while the main urn goes to a cemetery or niche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing a portion to a place that mattered, like a childhood home or a favorite beach (check airline and TSA rules before you fly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilling a Small Urn Yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLots of people get nervous about this part, and that’s normal. Most small urns close with a threaded lid or a panel on the bottom, and many come with a funnel. Work slowly on a flat surface, and ask someone you trust to be there if that would help. You can also ask your funeral director to do it for you. Many will, often at little or no cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse Small Urns and Take Your Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no deadline on this decision. Look through our small urns, compare sizes, and see what feels right. If you have questions about capacity, engraving, or filling, our team is happy to talk it through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-keepsake-dipping-heart-design-cremation-urn","title":"Small Keepsake Dipping Heart Design Cremation Urn","description":"","brand":"The Memorial Urns","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":46483858522347,"sku":"TMUAMHSS","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8583\/9595\/files\/Heart-Shape_Adult_Cremation_Urn_for_Ashes-10.webp?v=1759492259"},{"product_id":"small-beach-themed-keepsake-cremation-urn","title":"Small Beach Themed Keepsake Cremation Urn","description":"","brand":"The Memorial Urns","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":46876038529259,"sku":"TMUKMBT","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8583\/9595\/files\/Small_Beach_Themed_Cremation_Urn_for_Ashes-2.webp?v=1761386708"},{"product_id":"small-keepsake-two-bird-design-cremation-urn-with-golden-finish","title":"Small Keepsake Two Bird Design Cremation Urn With Golden Finish","description":"","brand":"The Memorial Urns","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":46876015132907,"sku":"TMUKMTBG","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8583\/9595\/files\/Golden_Two_Birds_Mini_Keepsake_Urn-1.webp?v=1759468517"},{"product_id":"small-keepsake-two-bird-design-cremation-urn-with-silver-finish","title":"Small Keepsake Two Bird Design Cremation Urn With Silver Finish","description":"","brand":"The Memorial Urns","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":46876015100139,"sku":"TMUKMTBGF","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8583\/9595\/files\/Two_Birds_Mini_Keepsake_Urn_Gold_Finish-8.webp?v=1761386570"},{"product_id":"small-keepsake-cremation-urn-white-wolf","title":"Small Keepsake Cremation Urn - 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