When a loved one has left us, there are many questions about the funeral and its arrangement, which we will of course discuss with you step by step and advise you on the basis of our many years of experience. If the deceased has decided on cremation, there is also the question of a so-called decorative or overurn, hereinafter referred to as an urn. These are available in a wide variety of shapes, materials and price ranges. In general, there is a distinction between permanent and perishable urns, although we generally recommend perishable urns for ecological reasons. In this article, we give an overview of the various materials and costs as well as what to consider when choosing.
By the way: We have a selection of high-quality urns that Part of our fixed prices are.
What is the price of an urn
The costs of an urn can range from a few euros to four-digit amounts. The cost of an urn is primarily due to the materials from which it is made. However, other factors also play a role, such as elaborate decorations or carvings, which require a high level of craftsmanship, or hand-painted porcelain urns, which are artistically decorated with the same subtlety as the world-famous Meissen porcelain. The perishable materials of urns typically include sheet steel, galvanized urns, some ceramic urns that go through a special manufacturing process, wooden urns and urns made from other perishable materials such as charcoal, felt, porcelain, cardboard.
Personalization and custom design
If you would like to have the urn decorated with engravings, decorations or other individual design elements, there will be additional costs. Depending on the provider and costs, the additional prices for this are often between 50 and 300 euros. Customers must also be prepared for custom-made products or special material requests. A completely custom-made urn can quickly cost four-digit sums. Urns from special themes such as angel urns, maritime-style urn decoration or urns with printed photo motifs of the deceased mean additional costs in the two to three-digit range.
Take potential additional costs into account
In addition to the pure material costs, an urn often involves other expenses that are not always obvious at first glance. This includes:
- Transport costs: Shipping the urn, especially for heavy stone sculptures, can amount to up to 50 euros.
- Certifications: Environmental certificates or TÜV certificates for natural materials cause further costs.
- Customs declarations: Urns from distant countries of origin such as Bali incur customs duties.
- Storage: Some undertakers offer to keep the urn for a certain period of time for a monthly flat rate.
- Funeral costs: The urn burial itself is usually priced individually.
Choose the right urn carefully
The urn is the place of eternal rest for a loved one and should be chosen with great care. In addition to costs, materials, design and individual significance for survivors play an important role. Give yourself plenty of time to make that decision. We would be happy to assist you with personal advice in choosing the right urn.
