FAQs

What is a pet cremation urn?

Pet cremation urns are decorative cremation containers designed to hold the cremated remains of your lost dog, cat or pet.

What size dog urns, cat urns or pet urns are right for my pet?

The industry standard in the sizing of a pet cremation urn is one cubic inch of space for every one pound of pet so a 50 pound animal would require a 50 cubic inch urn. We recommend purchasing a pet urn that has a capacity a bit larger than this formula calls for. Some people choose to place a favorite toy or keepsake of the pet inside the pet urn, which calls for an urn with extra capacity.

When ordering a pet cremation urn, consider average pet weights:

Very Small Dog Breeds: 4 to 15 pounds
Small Dog Breeds: 20 to 35 pounds
Medium Dog Breeds: 40 to 65 pounds
Large Dog Breeds: 70 to 90 pounds
Very Large Dog Breeds: 100 to 150 pounds
Cats: 7 to 15 pounds

Are there any regulations or standards for building a pet urn or storing pet ashes? If so, what does PetUrnsUnlimited do to meet or exceed them?
All pet urns and cremation urns are shipped with a poly bag for the storage of the remains. The transfer of the remains into the urn is usually done at the crematory.

Can I bury a pet with these urns?
Yes, you can bury a pet with any of PetUrnsUnlimited pet urns. However, because our pet urns are of such high quality, people usually elect to display them. Our pet urns are built to better than furniture quality specifications and can be a great addition to any china closet or fireplace mantel, where the pet urn can be visible at all times.

How are our pet urns and cremation urns constructed?
Our pet urns and cremation urns are constructed to the highest quality standards, using Pennsylvania hardwoods including walnut, cherry, and oak. A hand rubbed finish is applied to all pet urns and cremation urns, enhancing the beauty of the fine hardwoods.

Once I get my pet or cremation urn, what is the next step?
Most crematories will schedule a same day cremation. Bring the urn to them and they will be able to return it to you with your lost pet's ashes. If you have questions about the cremation process, your local crematory should be more than willing to take the time to walk you through the process.

Can I return the pet urns and cremation urns?
You will be satisfied at the quality built into each urn. If for some reason you are not completely satisfied with a our urn you can return the urn within 15 days for a refund, less freight, and a 20% restocking fee.

Can I order large quantities for my business?
Large quantities are available on the wooden pet urns only. Please contact us at info@peturnsunlimited.com for special pricing.

How can I pay for the pet urn?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and PayPal. Our site is certified Secure.

Do I need to use this website to place my order? We gladly accept orders for our pet cremation urns by phone, or mail. If you would like to order by phone, just call us at 1‑989‑450‑8869 and we will be happy to assist you.

What is a cremation? Cremation is simply the hastening of natural processes, wherein through heat and evaporation the body is reduced to its basic elements. It may surprise you to learn that ashes are not the final result, they are in fact bone fragments. These fragments are then further processed into a powdery substance and are called cremated remains.

Isn't pet cremation an end in itself? Some people may regard it as such, but most families feel the cremated remains of a pet they love should be afforded a resting place that can be identified by the name and dates. This is memorialization. Most families find that pet urns and memorials serve a basic human need to remember their loved pets.

How do I put the ashes in the urn? Typically your pet’s ashes, or cremains, are returned to you by the veterinarian or crematory providing your pet cremation services in a plastic box or other simple container. The ashes should be contained in a secured plastic bag within this container. You may transfer the entire plastic bag, with the cremains remaining the bag, into one of our pet urns.

If you find it's necessary to repackage the cremains, we suggest using an appropriately sized zip lock bag, or a plastic bag secured with a tie. Cremains are bagged to prevent an accidental loss should the pet urn be dropped or damaged.

How much is shipping for your animal cremation urns? We offer three levels of shipping service for each pet urn, all via FedEx and UPS. The shipping charge depends on the destination and weight of your order. During checkout, we provide you with the cost of each of the three levels, from which you may select.

Ground. 5-7 business days, from day shipped.
Next Day Air. 1 business day, from day shipped.

How long will it take to receive my pet ashes urn, once the order is placed? If a nameplate or medallion is ordered we require approximately 48-72 hours for this customization process.

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