Pet Urn Size Guide: Choosing the Right Size
A complete guide to selecting the appropriate urn size for your pet's ashes.
How to Choose the Right Urn Size
Selecting an urn for your pet's ashes is an important decision. This guide will help you understand how to choose the appropriate size based on your pet's weight.
The General Rule
The general rule for pet urns is: **1 cubic inch of urn space for every 1 pound of your pet's healthy body weight.**
For example:
Common Urn Sizes
Extra Small (Up to 25 cubic inches)
Small (25-50 cubic inches)
Medium (50-100 cubic inches)
Large (100-200 cubic inches)
Extra Large (200+ cubic inches)
Aquamation vs Cremation Ashes
If your pet received aquamation instead of traditional cremation, you may receive 20-30% more ashes. Consider choosing a slightly larger urn to accommodate this difference.
Tips for Choosing an Urn
Consider the Display Location
Material Options
Personalization
Many urns can be personalized with:
When in Doubt, Size Up
It's always better to choose an urn that's slightly larger than needed. This ensures all ashes fit comfortably and allows room for any keepsakes you may want to include.
Keepsake Urns
If you want to share ashes among family members or keep a small portion in jewelry, consider getting a larger main urn plus smaller keepsake urns. Many providers offer keepsake sets for this purpose.