Choosing
Urns for Dad: choosing a cremation urn for your father
Choosing an urn for your father is one of the last things you'll do for him. This guide walks through size, material and sharing, so the urn suits both him and the family keeping it.
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Getting the size right
Allow one cubic inch of urn capacity for every pound of your dad's body weight before cremation, and round up if you're unsure. A man who weighed 200 lb needs an urn of at least 200 cubic inches. Our size guide explains the rule in more detail.
Picking a material that suits him
- Black marble is formal and striking. See black marble urns.
- Granite is dense and hard-wearing, with a speckled finish. See granite urns.
- Wood gives a warm, traditional look for a study or mantel. See wood urns.
- Onyx has bold banding for a one-of-a-kind piece. See onyx urns.
Sharing his ashes
If siblings would each like to keep part of their father's ashes, choose a full-size urn for the main memorial and keepsake urns in the same stone for everyone else. Many of our designs come in matching full-size and keepsake sizes.
Common questions
- What size urn do I need for my dad?
- Allow one cubic inch of capacity for every pound of his body weight, and round up if you're unsure.
- Can the family share Dad's ashes?
- Yes. A full-size urn plus matching keepsakes lets each family member keep a portion.
- Can I engrave an urn for my father?
- Engraving is available. Call us at (877) 281-0752 before ordering.