How To Display Cremation Urns for Ashes At Home
How everyone displays urns at home will be different. It's a way to honour a loved one and is a big part of the grieving process. This isn’t just any home decor, though; it contains the ashes and memories of your loved ones. Therefore, finding the right (and best) way to display it can make a real difference. Some people might want it in a room where they are the most, while others may want a dedicated space to sit and enjoy their morning coffee or a space to say a little prayer.
We offer a wide selection of urns in different styles that will suit you, your loved one, and your home decor. These can be personalised to match whatever you choose so that they blend well with wherever they go.
Let’s Talk About Location
As discussed in the introduction, it's all about “location, location.” It's a personal choice, and you might change the location often until it feels right.
Living Room
The first option for most people is the living room, where you will spend the most time. The living room is the central part of most people's homes, and it's likely where most people spend most of their day. The most popular place for this is the mantelpiece, which is usually in the centre of the room and can make a nice feature. However, many new houses no longer have traditional fireplaces in the middle of the home. Therefore, the windowsill or a bookcase could be another good option.
Bedroom
The bedroom could be a good choice if you are more private. Not everyone might want the urns of a loved one on display for anyone who comes into the home. The bedroom is more personal and intimate, and the urn at the side of your bed could help you sleep more easily at night. It could be that you have a quiet conversation with them every night before bed that helps with the healing process.
Home Office
More people work from home than ever, so you may want the urn in your home office. It's where a lot of thinking takes place, and it could bring you closer to them. There are plenty of places in a home office to display them, such as a bookcase or windowsill, or if you have a big desk, the urn could also go on there.
Kitchen
For some, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it could be the kitchen, especially if they have a passion for cooking. The best place in a kitchen is probably on the windowsill, as many pots and pans are moving around.
Dedicated Space
A dedicated space could be a good option if you can't decide on a room. This is an opportunity to surround it with photos of the loved one or some flowers. A good place for this could be an alcove in a room. Some people have these under the stairs in the hallway, which could be a good location.
How to Integrate the Urn Into Your Home Decor
After you have considered what room the urn will go in, it's time to consider how it will match the style of your home. The overall goal is to make it fit in and be a centrepiece.
Size and Style
If you check out our website, you will see how many different colours, styles, and materials we have. If you have a lot of wood in your house, a wooden one could be the best for you. If your home has a modern look, we have some nice minimalist and sleek designs. If they were football fans, you could choose one in their favourite team's colour. This is down to your choice, though; there's no wrong style, colour or size.
Display Case
An urn is so important that you might be concerned about it being knocked over or damaged. This is especially true if you have small children or dogs that love to jump about. A lovely glass cabinet is a way to keep the urn nice and secure and also to put other personal items around it. If you choose one of these, then it's better suited to have a smaller urn. These display cases go nicely on the mantelpiece, a dressing table or a sideboard. Some include places to put a little tea light or something personal, such as a photograph.
Lightning
An often-forgotten element is the lighting surrounding the urn. The best light is a soft, warm light that adds some atmosphere. You want to think of it as candlelight. Small battery-powered tea lights are a good choice, as you can get these in different styles. A table lamp is another good option if the urn is in a corner of the room. Some display cases also come with a built-in light. It's also a subtle way to draw attention to the urn.
Religious and Culture
Someone's culture or religious beliefs can often affect where the urn is displayed in the home. It needs to be displayed in a way that reflects their beliefs.
Many people like to follow feng shui principles in their homes based on energy systems. If you do, then the urn needs to be placed in the northeast or northwest of the home to help with a sense of peace and continuity with the past.
Get Others Involved
Asking the family to decide where the urn should go at home is a big part of the process. Where the urn goes is a big part of people's feelings, so everyone's feelings must be considered. Some might want a more visible place, while others wish for it to be more private. The key is getting the balance right, so everyone is happy with the placement.
You might end up with several dedicated spaces, and the urn moves around. It doesn't have to stay in one place. It could go in the living room for a week, and then one of the children might want it in their room for a week. Moving it around is fine as long as everyone is happy with it.
Look After The Urn
Like any other furniture or decoration in your house, the urn needs to be cared for, probably even more so than those. Keeping it clean and dust-free is a way of respecting the urn and the dignity of the loved one who has passed away. The urn you purchase will come with cleaning instructions. A wooden urn might need polishing, but a metal urn needs a quick wipe with a damp cloth now and again.
Other Options
While this article focuses on the most traditional ways of displaying urns in the home, other options could also be considered.
One option is to create a memorial garden with the ashes in an all-weather-protected urn. Flowers or plants can easily surround this; it is an excellent option if the person loves to spend time in the garden.
Final Thoughts
There is no right or wrong way to display the urn in your home. It's all a personal choice, and what you choose to do with it is up to you. The most crucial factor is that if you live with others, they are happy with the location. It's also important that you get something out of where it's placed and that it means something to you.
