When you decide to plan and map out your own cremation services in Baltimore, MD, the first thing you will likely do is choose a funeral home to help you with the process. Once you have reputable professionals helping you, they will show you the cremation package options you can consider. Since you are planning ahead of time, you have time on your side and you can take as long as you want to make any decision. The cremation packages are a good place to start since they include everything you need to have for the process. However, there are optional things you can add as well. Some people like to add an urn to the package, for example, so their loved ones have something they can have present at a memorial, or something they can keep. But choosing an urn for yourself can be a hard thing to do. Think about some of these things as you go through the choices:
Your Budget
If you are planning your own services in advance, you have the option of paying for things in advance as well. It can be a very nice thing to do so your family doesn’t have to worry about that cost in the future. You will want to take a look at urns with your budget in mind. How much do you want to spend? It might depend on how you foresee the urn being used or what you want for yourself. Either way, the amount you have to spend is something to consider.
Your Tastes
If you don’t particularly care for the look of marble, you won’t buy an urn in that material. You might see an urn that stands out just because its appearance is something that appeals to you. Your family will want something for you that you appreciate so choosing your own urn can be a way of taking the guesswork out of it for them. Use your style, your personality, and your tastes when you choose the right option.
The Functions
Urns have a variety of functions they can fulfill and you’ll want to think about what you want from the urn as you choose. If you are asking your family to scatter your ashes, you might want an urn that makes it easier to do so. If you want your family to keep you in their home, getting something that lasts a long time, holds up well, and looks nice is a good idea. Whatever functions you have in mind for the urn can help you inform your decision as well.
When you work on your own cremation services in Baltimore, MD, you can also look at urns with the professionals at Hari P. Close Funeral Service, P.A., or in any other location. If you find the perfect choice with another vendor, we will still use it gladly. We want you to have the right options no matter where you end up finding them.
