The essentials in 4 key points
- An animal cremation urn helps you keep a strong symbolic connection with your animal after cremation.
- Your choice depends on the size of the animal, the material, the place where the urn will be kept (home, garden, animal cemetery) and your environmental values.
- Biodegradable urns, such as Tree Urn Animal, turn the ashes into a “tree of life”.
- The size of the urn is chosen according to the weight of the animal before cremation.
Why choose cremation for your animal’s ashes?
In the pain of losing our most faithful companion, cremation allows you to:
- keep the ashes in a funeral urn at home,
- bury the ashes in a garden or an animal cemetery,
- place a small part of the ashes in memorial jewellery designed for this purpose,
- transform the ashes into a synthetic diamond,
- or offer a beautiful final tribute with a biodegradable urn and a tree.
Classic urn or biodegradable urn: which should you choose?
There are mainly two families of urns for animals:
1. Decorative urn to keep at home
- Materials: ceramic, metal, wood, resin…
- Advantage: allows you to keep the ashes close to you in an intimate place.
Limit: it sometimes creates a fixed presence, which can be difficult to make evolve over time.
2. Biodegradable urn to plant with a tree
- Materials: cork or other natural materials.
- Designed to be planted in the ground or in a pot with a young tree, but never with seeds, which are incompatible with the alkaline pH of ashes.
- The ashes nourish the tree, the urn decomposes and becomes a living symbol.
The urn is not just an object; it is a tool for transformation that helps you move through grief in a gentler, more conscious way.
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How to choose the right size of urn for your animal’s ashes?
The size of the urn depends on the weight of the animal before cremation:
- Cat or small dog (up to 10 kg / 22 lb): small urn.
- Medium dog (10–45 kg / 22–99 lb): medium urn.
- Large dog (45 kg / 99 lb and more): large urn.
In practice:
- Ask the crematorium for an estimated volume of ashes.
- Check the capacity indicated on the product sheet.
- Whenever possible, choose a slightly larger urn so the ashes will fit comfortably.
- You can also divide the ashes: for example, a small part in memorial jewellery and a larger part in an urn.
Where can you keep or place your animal’s urn?
Several options are possible, depending on your situation:
- At home: on a shelf, in a memory corner, on a small discreet altar.
- In a private garden: by burying the urn or planting a biodegradable urn with a tree.
- In a pot: by burying the urn in a planter and keeping it on a terrace or indoors, depending on the needs of the plant.
- In an animal cemetery or memorial forest: if your town or a specialised organisation offers such a place.
With a biodegradable urn, the goal is not to maintain a “monument”, but to let nature take its place again through a tree that grows freely.
Focus: Tree Urn – the urn that turns ashes into a tree
With Tree Urn, the ashes become the foundation of a living tribute.
In practical terms, Tree Urn is a funeral urn that:
- is made of biodegradable cork, a natural and renewable material;
- includes a space to hold both the ashes and a young tree or green plant;
- once planted, allows the ashes to support the growth of the tree while the urn slowly breaks down into the soil.
It is more than an urn: it is a complete ritual that can include a time for writing, a planting ceremony and a moment of sharing with the family.
The tree then becomes a living tribute, without any obligation of ritual maintenance – simply a sign that life goes on.
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FAQ – Animal Cremation Urn: 4 essential questions
1) How do I choose the right size of urn for my animal?
The best reference is always your animal’s weight before cremation.
If you are unsure, ask the crematorium for an estimate of the volume of ashes and choose an urn with a small safety margin in terms of capacity.
2) Can I keep my animal’s urn at home?
Yes, you can absolutely keep the urn at home. This is even the most common option.
You can create a small memory space with a photo, a candle, or an object that belonged to your companion. With a biodegradable urn such as Tree Urn, you can keep the urn for a while, then later decide to plant it with a tree when you feel ready.
3) Is it allowed to bury the urn in my garden?
In many cases, yes. Burying an animal’s ashes on private property is tolerated, but regulations vary from one country, region or municipality to another. It is therefore best to check the local rules or ask your veterinarian or the crematorium for advice. A biodegradable urn almost completely removes environmental impact and fits better with a nature-friendly approach.
4) Why choose a biodegradable urn with a tree rather than a classic urn?
A classic urn allows you to preserve the ashes over time, but it remains a fixed object.
A biodegradable urn with a tree adds another dimension:
- you perform a strong symbolic gesture by planting the urn,
- the ashes become the base of a living memorial tree,
- this ritual helps you accept the separation and slowly turn back towards life.
Conclusion: an urn for animals that honours love and nature
Choosing an animal cremation urn is an act of love. Whether you choose a decorative urn or a biodegradable urn with a tree, the most important thing is to find a solution that:
- honours the unique relationship you had with your companion,
- respects your personal and ecological values,
- and truly helps you move forward in your grief.
With Tree Urn Animal, your animal’s ashes become the source of a living tree – a symbol of gratitude and continuity.
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