Wood urns are extremely popular because they offer the natural beauty and warmth that is often desired.  Cremation urns and memory chests are available in many different non-endangered wood species and grain patterns. Unlike other cremation urn materials, wooden urns require that the purchaser be aware of several key considerations. 

Before you purchase a cremation urn, consider what you will do with the ashes. After the person has been cremated, the ashes are usually returned to the family in a plastic box. This box is suitable for burial or keeping the ashes until you scatter them.  This is also an ideal time to determine if multiple family members would like a portion of the remains in a keepsake. 

Wood has been used as a burial and urn material for centuries.  Due to the history, warmth, and familiarity of this product, wood urns have brought an added sense of comfort.  Some of the most popular choices include: walnut urns and cherry urns, strong oak, mahogany, and walnut.