What Should We Consider Before Buying a Pet Urn？

Introduction 
Buying an item of 200-1000 U.S. dollars before shopping, we will all fall into a painful choice. To avoid a similar situation, before buying a pet urn, we need to carefully consider many aspects, including materials, decoration styles, uses, and storage environments. More importantly, we should choose an urn that can carry good memories and emotional connections between us and our pets. Only in this way can the urn we choose truly have personality and meaning.

Things to consider before purchasing an urn 
1. We need to consider whether the urn will hold some or all of the ashes.
This question affects the size of the urn. Some people may want to make some of the ashes into souvenirs and keep the rest in urns. Therefore, we need to clarify our own needs in order to choose an urn with the right capacity.

2. We need to estimate the weight of the ashes 
The size of the pet will directly affect the weight of the ashes. Generally speaking, the weight of pet ashes is about 3-5% of their body weight during their lifetime. Accurately estimating the weight of the ashes will help us choose the right size and material for the urn.

3. We consider whether the urn is suitable for placement in a home or a specific memorial space.
The location of the urn will affect its design and material selection. If you plan to place the urn in a prominent location in your home, you may need to choose a more decorative design. And if you plan to place it in a special memorial space, you may need to consider more durable materials.

4. Can it hold the emotional nourishment of the pets?
The urn chosen should reflect the special bond between us and our pets. Consider customizable urns such as pet names, photos, or special words of remembrance that can be engraved.

5. Most importantly, is the urn environmentally friendly?
When choosing an urn, we should also consider its environmental friendliness. Choosing biodegradable or recyclable materials is not only environmentally friendly, but also symbolizes the cycle of life.

Factors to consider in the actual purchase
1. Material selection
 Wood, ceramics, metal and biodegradable materials are common urn materials. Each material has its own unique advantages：
-Wood: warm and natural, can be carved with personalized design
-Ceramics: exquisite and beautiful, suitable as decorations
-Metal: durable and long-lasting, suitable for long-term storage
-Biodegradable materials: environmentally friendly and friendly, suitable for people who want to return pet ashes to nature

2. size
The size of the urn should be selected according to the size of the pet and the weight of the ashes.Generally speaking： 
-Small pets (such as cats and small dogs): 50-200 cubic inches 
-Medium-sized pets (such as medium-sized dogs): 200-400 cubic inches 
-Large pets (such as large dogs): more than 400 cubic inches

3. Choose the conditions for storage at home
When considering the storage location of the urn, you need to pay attention to the following points：
-Temperature and humidity: Avoid placing the urn in a place where it is humid or the temperature changes drastically.
-Light: If you choose a wooden or certain material urn, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading
-Safety: Ensure that the storage location is stable and not easy to be knocked down or damaged

4. How to choose a decoration style under a limited budget
Within the budget, you can consider the following decoration methods to personalize your pet urn：
-Engraving: You can engrave pet names, patterns or commemorative words on wooden or metal urns
-Inlay: Inlaid with precious stones or special materials on the urn to increase its uniqueness
-Painting: Choose a special color or pattern to paint to make the urn more in line with your aesthetics
-Photos: Some urns are designed with places to place photos, which can show photos of pets

5. Is the material strong and durable?
When choosing an urn, its long-term preservation ability should be considered：
-Ensure that the sealing performance of the urn is good to prevent moisture from entering
-Choose materials that are wear-resistant and not easy to deform
-Consider the difficulty of cleaning and maintaining the urn

Summary
Choosing the right pet urn is a process that requires careful consideration. We must not only consider practical factors such as material, size and durability, but also pay attention to whether the urn can carry our emotions and memories of pets.

At First-urn, we provide many types of high-quality wooden pet urns to meet the needs of different customers. Our products not only pay attention to practicality and durability, but also pay more attention to the communication of emotional value. No matter what type of urn you choose, the most important thing is that it can become an eternal carrier for you to commemorate your beloved pets and make good memories last forever.