{"id":3385,"date":"2020-10-01T07:07:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T07:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/faq-frequently-asked-questions-about-funeral-urns\/"},"modified":"2020-10-01T08:08:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T08:08:35","slug":"faq-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/faq-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Urns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-parallax  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom  container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.7; background-color: #6786a1; '><\/div><div class='container' style='height:120px'><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3385'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#ffffff;font-size:30px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Urns<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3385'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Here we try to answer any questions you may have about funeral urns. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is a funeral urn and what is it used for?<\/h2>\n<p>Called a funeral urn or cinerary urn, the urn is actually a closed vase in which the ashes of a deceased person are kept after cremation.<\/p>\n<p>It can be made of marble, bronze, stone, alabaster, ceramic or even biodegradable materials such as cardboard.<\/p>\n<h2>The ashes and the funeral urn<\/h2>\n<p>The funeral urn is legislated in France for its manufacture, use and deposit. Amalgamation is often performed, but a funeral urn can be distinguished from a reliquary. The latter can only hold part of the ashes of the deceased, whereas a funeral urn contains all the ashes of the missing person. However, from a legislative point of view, this difference in vocabulary is not made.<\/p>\n<p>It is the duty of undertakers to deliver the ashes of the deceased in their entirety to the next of kin. All in one container. As a result, ashes can only be deposited or scattered in one place. The ashes are not deposited directly in contact with the walls of the urn. Inside the so-called decorative urn there is a container which is sealed inside the urn.<\/p>\n<h2>What is cremation?<\/h2>\n<p>Cremation is a process by which the body is incinerated to be reduced to ashes at a high temperature. The body is placed in a casket or container and the casket or container is inserted into a 1200 degree Celsius preheated cremation device.<\/p>\n<p>Cremation can last from 2 hours to 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>After cremation, bone fragments (cremated remains) remain which are turned into ashes, cooled and then pulverized into a fine powder. These remains are placed in the funeral urn purchased by the family. The total duration of this process is about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>May you transport a funeral urn?<\/h2>\n<p>You can carry a funeral urn in the cabin or in the hold.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In cabin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maximum dimensions are those of carry-on baggage: for instance 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the cabin and in the hold &#8211; The urn must be sealed and packed in a container that does not allow other passengers to identify it as such.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must be in possession of a certificate from the crematorium, in order to avoid the opening of the urn by the security services.<\/p>\n<p>Most domestic U.S. airlines will transport cremated human remains, either as air cargo or in your checked or carry-on baggage.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are many rules and regulations governing the transport of cremated human remains for which you must plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it possible to attend the cremation?<\/h2>\n<p>It is indeed possible for relatives to attend the cremation.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it necessary to make funeral arrangements even if cremation is chosen?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the advantages of cremation is that it allows a lot of flexibility in making funeral arrangements. The memorial ceremony may be held before the cremation, with the deceased displayed in a casket, at the time of the cremation or afterwards, with the urn present.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you I have to buy a casket if decide to have the memorial service before burial?<\/h2>\n<p>Most funeral homes provide casket rentals. \u201cShell caskets&#8221; are now available, in which a more standard casket, with fabric and padding, is placed. This standard casket, which will receive the remains, will burn with the rest. Only the &#8220;shell casket&#8221; is kept and can be used several times.<\/p>\n<h2>What options are available for the disposal of ashes?<\/h2>\n<p>You can choose to bury an urn in the ground. In this case, a bronze plaque or monument may be used to mark its location.<\/p>\n<p>Columbariums are also available in several cemeteries: these are places composed of compartments \u00a0intended for urns.<\/p>\n<p>Cremation allows several options for the disposition of the ashes: burial in earth, in a niche, kept by a family member or placed in another location, chosen by the deceased.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it possible to dispose of the ashes in any other way?<\/h2>\n<p>It is possible to have your ashes scattered in a meaningful place, as long as this ritual is permitted by the local authorities. However, it is best to discuss this option with your family and friends.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it possible to keep the ashes at home?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course it is! Funeral urns are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, as well as materials. So it&#8217;s easy to keep your loved one&#8217;s urn at home, if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>If you or the deceased person did not choose a burial site, and you want to take some time to think about it, it is entirely possible to keep the urn.<\/p>\n<h2>The sizes of the funeral urn<\/h2>\n<p>When choosing the funeral urn, you have to consider the capacity of the urn.<\/p>\n<p>For funeral urns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0.5 liters for newborns,<\/li>\n<li>2 liters for people of medium build,<\/li>\n<li>up to 3.5 liters for heavy people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fireproof cinerary bag is placed inside the urn to contain the remains.<\/p>\n<p>A transport pocket is also provided to carry the urn discreetly while protecting it.<\/p>\n<p>If the funeral urn complies with a strict regulatory framework, the aesthetics are free.<\/p>\n<p>The funerary urn can therefore be made of wood, resin, ceramic, porcelain, granite, metal, clay or, more recently, cellulose, with an ecological concern.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on its destination, it must be biodegradable (sea or burial in nature), or non-degradable if the urn is to be placed in a burial site.<\/p>\n<p>Aesthetics are not subject to any particular constraints, so all shapes and materials are possible, at all prices.<\/p>\n<h2>Legislation for funeral urns<\/h2>\n<p>Funeral legislation is governed by several articles.<\/p>\n<p>Each state, and even each county, has its own variations on federal regulations governing the cremation process.\u00a0 There is usually at least a 24-hour waiting period after the death before the deceased can be cremated, but in some states the law on cremation states that 48-hours must lapse between the death and the cremation.\u00a0 The coroner or public health department can override this if there is a public health concern and the body must be immediately disposed of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.6.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Urns - Meminis<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Urns - Meminis\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Meminis\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2020-10-01T08:08:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/meminis.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/meminis.com\/\",\"name\":\"Meminis\",\"description\":\"Funeral urns\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/meminis.com\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"#webpage\",\"url\":null,\"name\":\"FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral Urns - Meminis\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/meminis.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-10-01T07:07:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2020-10-01T08:08:35+00:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[null]}]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3385"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3385"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3399,"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3385\/revisions\/3399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}