Glass and crystal cremation urns from Perfect Memorials offer a variety of contemporary styles hand-crafted by skilled artists. A wide variety of shapes and colors are available, and because of the nature of blown glass, nearly any form is possible. Many glass urns are constructed using hand blown techniques with a variety of inlays such as gold leaf, copper, and brass.
Due to the hand-made nature of many glass pieces, each may be slightly different in size or design. This is particularly true of hand blown glass urns, which will always vary somewhat in color and size. Because most glass urns are somewhat transparent, they typically include a white satin bag to hold the cremains inside.
Caring for Your Glass Urn
Glass is a very delicate material, so you should always treat your glass urn with a gentle hand. Keep it in a location where it will not be bumped or risk falling. Simply use a slightly damp cloth to wipe dust from the outside of the urn as needed.
In most cases, the lid on a glass urn simply sits on top to cover the insides. It's always a good idea to use an urn bag to secure the cremains inside, and many glass urns come with one included. If you want more protection, you can use a clear epoxy or silicone sealant to glue the lid to the urn. Be very careful to avoid the glue being visible around the edges.
Personalizing your Urn
Although it is possible to engrave on glass, the decorative appearance of many glass urns make this impractical or impossible. A better alternative is to select an urn pendant or an urn medallion. Pendants and medallions can be engraved with a name, dates, and other information and hung around the neck of the urn. Many urn stands also include engravable plaques.
