Marble Urns

Marble Urns: After losing a loved one you need to take time to mourn your loss and go through the grieving process. During this time it is perfectly acceptable to keep his or her cremated ashes in a temporary urn until you feel the time is right to honor your loved one with an urn that is not only a resting place, but a memorial as well.

When you have decided the time is right, it is important to begin the urn selection process by carefully considering your loved one's personality and wishes, as well as the manner in which you would like to both remember and memorialize him or her. Remember, memorials are just as much for the living as they are for those who have deceased.

If you have decided upon a material that is classic and sturdy, yet natural in appearance, you might consider a marble urn.

Marble is a natural, non-metallic material that is easily shaped, carved and manipulated. The beautiful colors and veining that gives marble its signature look offers a level of elegance that is recognized world wide. In fact, marble has been used by artists for centuries in sculptures, pottery and décor.

Marble through the Years

Due to its fairly soft nature and abundance in and around Italy, marble was a popular choice for sculptures. Many sculpted busts and statues were carefully chiseled and crafted from marble and are commonly found in museums today. Today marble is popularly used for vases, counter tops, flooring and more.

While this material is beautiful to display, it does, however, require some special maintenance.

How to Care for a Marble Urn

• These cremation urns should be kept in dry environments and out of the elements. Constant exposure to dirt, wind and rain will cause the material to discolor and fade. Moisture also causes the material to fade so it is recommended that you keep it from constant exposure to water.
• Marble burial urns should be safeguarded against exposure to acids including those found in common household cleaners. This includes any vinegar, citric acid and other cleaners.
• Although heavy, they will break! It is recommended that marble cremation urns be placed in areas which they are unlikely to be hit or knocked over.
• As mentioned earlier, marble is a soft material and it scratches easily. It is recommended that you avoid bumping into it with other objects and avoid any heavy rubbing while cleaning.
• To clean marble urns simply dust them with a soft micro-fiber cloth. If a stronger cleaning is in order, try water. If the water does not do the trick, try spraying a small amount of Windex onto a soft cloth and gently wipe. If the Windex does not clean as you had hoped it would, please contact a stone professional for his or her recommendation or assistance.

Marble urns are typically available in companion, single and keepsake sizes for human. Pet cremation urns are available as well. They may also be paired with decorative name plates and placed upon beautiful wooden stands to create a more sophisticated look.

If you have decided that the time and have a few ideas in mind, consider searching for your urn online. Reputable sites are those that offer customer services, secure checkout and appropriate measurements and sizes.