The general rule of thumb is for every pound of the person s total weight you will need one cubic inch of space.
Wooden cremation urn dimensions.
A 5 1 woman with a medium frame her healthy body weight would be 115 129 pounds.
Made in the usa from premium hardwoods most designs are available in the wood type pictured as well as others including walnut oak and maple.
One piece for the base and top.
How to make wood animal cremation urns.
Keepsake urns keepsake jewelry small and medium size urns are execeptions.
Use this cremation urn size calculator to help you find the right size cremation urn.
But as previously mentioned green meadow memorials has an option for a personalized engraved plate to put onto this specific urn based on its dimensions.
Using that number not actual weight this individual will require a cremation urn with a size of about 115 129 cubic inches.
You will need an urn that is 150 cubic inches or larger.
The cremation association of north america cana determined that the standard capacity of a single adult urn should be 200 cubic inches.
Buy an urn slightly larger than calculated to avoid having the urn be to small for the ashes.
One piece for the front back and sides.
Once the urn is completed you can leave as is.
I m curious about dimensions both inside and out as i ve had to guesstimate from information on the web.
By the way my boxes all have lids with wooden hinges and front clasps.
Our navigational menu along the top of the page breaks down the different types of urns into relevant size and material categories.
So if a person weighed 150 lbs.
3 4 x 10 x 36 solid oak or wood of choice.
All cremation urns are measured in cubic inches and 200 cubic inches is the industry standard for an adult urn.
Wooden urns are designed so that the bottom piece is screwed in place and can be removed to place the ashes then put back on.
You would need 90 square inches and those dimensions would give you 120 square inches.
These urns are usually between 175 and 300 cubic inches.
The cremation association of north america cana determined that the standard capacity of a single adult urn should be 200 cubic inches.
3 4 x 6 x 36 solid oak or wood of choice.
As long as the dimensions you are stating are the inside dimensions of the box then yes it should work.
Having made several cremation urns for family and friends all of which will hold the ashes of both husband and wife.
With the right plans materials and equipment you can construct a pet cremation urn box as shown here.
The average amount of cremation remains for an individual is usually a little less than 200 cubic inches so individual urns work well in the vast majority of cases.
