This page brings together the kinds of urns, keepsakes, and memorial items families most often look for after a cremation. For each type we explain what it’s for and what to check before buying, and link to current options on Amazon. We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Prices and availability are shown on Amazon, not here.
Before you buy an urn: check the size you need with our urn size calculator. You don’t have to buy an urn from your funeral home. A provider can’t refuse to use an urn you bought elsewhere, or charge you a fee for it.
Cremation urns
Full-size, companion, keepsake, biodegradable, scattering, and travel urns. Read our guide to choosing a cremation urn.
Adult cremation urn (standard size)
- Common materials
- Metal (brass, aluminum), wood, ceramic, stone, or resin
- Capacity
- Typically about 200 cubic inches; check the listed capacity
- Good for
- Keeping the remains of one adult at home, in a niche, or for burial
- Before you buy
- Measure niche openings before buying. For burial, check whether the cemetery requires an urn vault.
Companion urn
- Common materials
- Metal, wood, or stone
- Capacity
- Often about 400 cubic inches, or two separate compartments
- Good for
- Keeping the remains of two people together
- Before you buy
- Decide between a single shared space and divided compartments.
Keepsake urn
- Common materials
- Metal, glass, or ceramic
- Capacity
- Small, often a few cubic inches
- Good for
- Sharing a portion of remains among family members
- Before you buy
- Keepsakes hold only a small portion. Plan where the rest will go.
Biodegradable urn
- Common materials
- Paper, salt, sand, plant fiber, or clay
- Capacity
- Check the listed capacity for a full adult
- Good for
- Water burial or ground burial where permitted
- Before you buy
- Choose water or earth use specifically, and check local rules first.
Scattering urn or tube
- Common materials
- Cardboard or paper
- Capacity
- Sized for adult remains; confirm the capacity
- Good for
- Carrying and releasing remains at a scattering site
- Before you buy
- Look for a controlled-pour opening. Check scattering permissions.
TSA-friendly travel urn
- Common materials
- Wood, plastic, or other material that can be X-rayed
- Capacity
- Varies; confirm it fits the full volume
- Good for
- Carrying remains on a flight
- Before you buy
- Check with the airline and TSA before travelling. Dense metal urns may not pass screening.
Cremation jewelry
Pendants, bracelets, and rings with a small sealed chamber for a portion of the remains. Read the cremation jewelry buying guide.
Cremation urn necklace
- Common materials
- Stainless steel, sterling silver, or gold-plated metal
- Capacity
- A tiny amount, usually a pinch
- Good for
- Keeping a small portion of remains close
- Before you buy
- Look for a threaded, sealable screw. Stainless steel resists tarnish.
Cremation bracelet
- Common materials
- Stainless steel, leather, or beads with a chamber
- Capacity
- A tiny amount
- Good for
- An everyday wearable memorial
- Before you buy
- Check the wrist size and how the chamber seals.
Cremation ring
- Common materials
- Stainless steel, tungsten, or silver with a chamber
- Capacity
- A tiny amount
- Good for
- A discreet memorial worn daily
- Before you buy
- Confirm the ring size. The chamber is usually filled through a small screw.
Fill kit and sealant
- Common materials
- Funnel, scoop, and adhesive
- Good for
- Filling jewelry and keepsakes safely
- Before you buy
- Many jewelry pieces include a kit. Buy one separately if yours does not.
Memorial keepsakes
Items for remembrance at home, at a service, or at a graveside.
Memorial lantern
- Common materials
- Metal and glass
- Good for
- Memorial services, gravesides, and home remembrance
- Before you buy
- Battery or LED candles are safer for indoor services.
Photo memorial frame
- Common materials
- Wood, metal, or glass
- Good for
- Displaying a photo at a service or at home
- Before you buy
- Some frames have a small keepsake compartment.
Memorial wind chime
- Common materials
- Aluminum or bronze tubes
- Good for
- Garden or porch remembrance
- Before you buy
- Engraving options vary by seller.
Memory box
- Common materials
- Wood or fabric-covered board
- Good for
- Keeping letters, photos, and personal items
- Before you buy
- Check the interior dimensions for the items you plan to keep.
Memorial service supplies
Practical items for a memorial or celebration of life. See the full memorial service supplies checklist.
Guest book
- Common materials
- Bound paper book
- Good for
- Recording names and messages at a memorial
- Before you buy
- Bring several pens.
Memorial service program paper
- Common materials
- Printable cardstock
- Good for
- Printing orders of service at home
- Before you buy
- Check printer compatibility before ordering in quantity.
Easel for photos or displays
- Common materials
- Wood or metal
- Good for
- Displaying a portrait at a service
- Before you buy
- Check the maximum frame size and weight.
Memorial candles
- Common materials
- Wax or LED
- Good for
- Candle lighting during a service
- Before you buy
- Many venues allow only LED candles.
Grief support books
Books can help, but they don’t replace support from people. For ongoing grief, consider a local grief support group, a hospice bereavement program (many are open to the community), or a licensed counselor.
Grief support books
- Common materials
- Books and workbooks
- Good for
- Adults coping with the loss of a loved one
- Before you buy
- Look for books written by grief counselors or clinicians.
Children's books about loss
- Common materials
- Picture books
- Good for
- Helping children understand death
- Before you buy
- Choose age-appropriate titles. School counselors can suggest options.
Grief journal
- Common materials
- Guided journal
- Good for
- Writing through grief with prompts
- Before you buy
- Choose between guided prompts and blank pages.
Reviewed September 30, 2026.