Cremation urns delivered to Texas

Urns delivered anywhere in Texas

We ship marble, granite and wood cremation urns, keepsakes and pet urns to every address in Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso. Orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day, standard ground delivery is 3–5 business days within the continental US, and shipping is free on orders over $100.

Memory Urns sells urns only; we are not a funeral home or crematory. Most funeral homes and crematories will transfer ashes into an urn you bring, or you can do it at home.

Texas rules for keeping and scattering ashes

Here is what state sources say. Local rules, parks and cemeteries can add their own requirements, so check with them before you plan a scattering or burial.

• Ashes may be placed in a crypt, niche, grave or scattering area of a dedicated cemetery (Tex. Health & Safety Code 716.302).
• They may be scattered over uninhabited public land, the sea or other public waterways, or on private property with the owner's written consent (716.302).
• Unless the container is biodegradable, the ashes must be removed from it before scattering (716.304).
• Once the crematory releases the ashes, they may be carried anywhere in Texas without a permit (716.301).
• The Texas Funeral Service Commission says families may keep ashes at home.

Scattering ashes at sea

Off the Texas coast, federal rules apply: ashes may be placed in the ocean at least three nautical miles from land, and the EPA must be told within 30 days.

Choosing an urn for your plans

If you plan to keep the ashes at home, a full-size marble cremation urn or granite urn is made to last on display. If you are scattering most of the ashes, a keepsake urn keeps a small portion close. For burial, ask the cemetery whether it requires an urn vault; see can cremation urns be buried.

Not sure of the size? Allow about one cubic inch for each pound of healthy body weight; our urn size guide explains it.

Common questions

Can I scatter ashes on my own land in Texas?

Yes. Texas law allows scattering on private property with the written consent of the property owner.

Do I need a permit to drive ashes across Texas?

No. Once the crematory releases the ashes, Texas law allows them to be transported anywhere in the state without a permit.

How long does delivery to Texas take?

Orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day, and standard ground delivery takes 3–5 business days within the continental US.

Sources and further reading

• Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 716

  Sections 716.301–716.304 cover transporting, scattering and placing cremated remains.

• Texas Funeral Service Commission — Consumer information

  The state regulator's guidance for families.

• U.S. EPA — Burial at sea

  Federal rule: ashes may be placed in the ocean at least three nautical miles from land, with a report to the EPA within 30 days.

• USPS Publication 139 — How to package and ship cremated remains

  Cremated remains must be mailed by Priority Mail Express within the United States.