Urn Sizing Guide for Ashes

Find the Perfect size urn for your pet or human ashes

Choosing the right urn size for ashes is an important step in honouring your loved one with dignity and care.

Whether you’re selecting an urn for display, burial, or scattering, understanding urn capacity ensures the ashes are held securely and respectfully. This urn sizing guide will help you determine the perfect size based on the individual’s remains.

How to Choose the Right Urn Size

The general rule of thumb for urn sizing is simple:
1 pound of body weight = 1 cubic inch of ash.

For example, if your loved one weighed 180 pounds, you’ll need an urn that holds at least 180 cubic inches of ashes.

This formula works for both human and pet cremation remains and helps ensure a comfortable fit inside the urn.

Choosing by Purpose

Wood offers warmth, elegance, and strength — qualities that reflect the special bond between you and your pet. Every wooden cremation urn in our collection is handcrafted from premium hardwoods such as oak, beech, ash, and pine, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.

Display Urns

Often beautifully designed for home placement — choose a standard adult size for full remains.

Burial Urns

Ensure the urn meets cemetery or urn vault size requirements.

Scattering Urns

Typically lightweight and easy to handle — slightly larger urns make scattering easier.

Keepsake Urns

Ideal for sharing ashes among family members or keeping a small portion as a personal memorial.

Helpful Tip For Choosng the right Size Urn

If you’re unsure between two urn sizes, choose the larger one. It’s always better to have extra space than too little. Our caring team at [Your Brand Name] is always available to help you select the right size and style with compassion and expertise

Sizing Guide for Human ashes

Weight in KG	Equivalent weight in STONE	Equivalent weight in POUNDS	CUBIC INCHES capacity required	LITRES capacity required
1	0.2	2.2	2.2	0
5	1	11	11	0.2
10	2	22	22	0.4
20	3	44	44	0.7
40	6	88	88	1.4
80	13	176	176	2.9
100	16	220	220	3.6
150	24	330	330	5.4

Sizing Guide for Pet ashes

Weight in KG	Example Pet	Equivalent weight in POUNDS	CUBIC INCHES capacity required	LITRES capacity required
1	Very small pets (eg Hamsters, Guinea Pigs)	2.2	2.2	0
5	Small pets (eg Rabbits, Cats, Toy Dogs)	11	11	0.2
10	Very Large Cats, Small Dogs (eg Jack Russell)	22	22	0.4
20	Medium Dogs (eg Collie, Spaniel)	44	44	0.7
40	Large Dogs (eg Labrador, Alsation)	88	88	1.4
80	Very Large Dogs (eg Great Dane)	176	176	2.9
100	XL	220	220	3.6
150	XXL	330	330	5.4

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