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Like all cremation urns, a biodegradable urn is a container made to hold the ashes that remain following the cremation of a body. What distinguishes these containers from other types of urns is the fact that they are made from organic and recycled materials that have been harvested in a sustainable manner. Biodegradable cremation urns are ideal for water burials and green cemeteries because they are designed to break down naturally when buried or exposed to water.

The following materials can be used to make biodegradable containers for ashes:

  • Recycled and eco-friendly paper
  • Tree bark and plant materials
  • Palm leaves
  • Unfired clay
  • Salt blocks
  • Sand

These eco-friendly urns contain absolutely no metal components, and the only plastic used is an EPA-approved biodegradable plastic bag, which is used as an inner lining. They are even sealed with environmentally friendly glue.

Some urns come with an engravable plaque that may or may not be biodegradable. Non-biodegradable plaques are typically retained as a keepsake after the urn is buried. Biodegradable Eternal Embrace urn pendants are also available and can have a photo and text engraved on them; these personalized pendants can be buried directly with the urn.

How Are Biodegradable Urns Used?

A biodegradable urn is a good choice for those who plan to scatter or bury the cremains at some point. As long as they are protected from the elements, most of these urns are very durable and will last for many years. They do not begin to break down until they are buried or placed in the water, depending on the urn. Like traditional urns, they come in a variety of attractive shapes and colors, suitable for display.

Biodegradable Scattering Urns

While personal preference often dictates that ashes be scattered, a container is still required to carry the cremains to the location where they will be dispersed. Biodegradable scattering urns are available and made to open easily to allow the cremains to be released.

Biodegradable Water Urns

One type of biodegradable cremation urn is made especially for scattering cremains at sea. From a practical standpoint, this kind of urn will keep the ashes from blowing around on the open water. Instead, the water-soluble container is placed on the water with the ashes inside, where it floats for a few minutes before sinking gracefully among the waves. There's no need to purchase a special weighted biodegradable urn; our water urns are made to take on water and sink under their own weight.

Under the surface, the biodegradable water urn will slowly disintegrate within a matter of minutes, hours, or days, depending on the urn, releasing the cremains into the water, where they will also biodegrade.

Biodegradable Burial Urns

When personal choice or religious custom calls for cremains to be buried, a biodegradable burial urn, like a biodegradable casket, will gradually decompose in the ground and return to the earth, along with the ashes.

  1. Aqua EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Keepsake
    $29.95
    18 cu/in
  2. Aqua EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    Special Price $47.79 Regular Price $119.95
    200 cu/in
  3. Biodegradable Eternal Embrace Wood Heart Urn Pendant
    $19.95
  4. Biodegradable Eternal Embrace Wood Rectangle Urn Pendant
    $19.95
  5. Black Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  6. Black EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $99.95
    200 cu/in
  7. Black EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    $49.95
    40 cu/in
  8. Custom Engraved Aqua EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    Special Price $71.79 Regular Price $119.95
    200 cu/in
  9. Deep Red & Gray Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  10. Deep Red & Grey EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $99.95
    200 cu/in
  11. Deep Red & Grey EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    $49.95
    40 cu/in
  12. Golden Glory EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    Special Price $14.49 Regular Price $49.95
    40 cu/in
  13. Golden Night EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    Special Price $8.49 Regular Price $59.99
    40 cu/in
  14. Gray & Navy Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  15. Grey & Navy EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $99.95
    200 cu/in
  16. Grey & Navy EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    $49.95
    40 cu/in
  17. Lavender & White Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  18. Lavender & White EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $99.95
    200 cu/in
  19. Lavender & White EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    $49.95
    40 cu/in
  20. Magenta & Pink Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  21. Magenta & Pink EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $99.95
    200 cu/in
  22. Magenta & Pink EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Small
    $49.95
    40 cu/in
  23. Natural Green Biodegradable Box Cremation Urn
    $89.95
    200 cu/in
  24. Natural White EcoUrn Biodegradable Cremation Urn - Large
    $94.99
    200 cu/in
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