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Cremation is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional burials, partly because families can choose what to do with their loved one’s ashes. While some choose to display them in an urn at home or disperse them in a special place, others prefer to keep them in a cemetery urn vault and hold a burial service. 

How Do Urn Vaults Protect Remains?

Urn vaults surround the cremation container, ensuring it won’t be damaged during the burial process. The vault consists of a hard outer layer made of stone or metal and a waterproof plastic lining. Some models also include an airtight seal. These containers protect the urn from water and pest damage and keep the contents from settling, which can occur when a cemetery crew prepares a new burial site.

Why Are Urn Vaults So Important?

cremation Meadsville PAAs more people forgo traditional funerals and choose cremation instead, funeral homes try to provide products and services that protect the deceased. The urn vault serves a similar role to the casket, ensuring your loved one is secure when they are interred.

Many people choose cremation because it is less complicated and expensive compared to a traditional funeral. Since the deceased is not always displayed for a viewing, families have the option of holding a memorial service at a later date. Investing in an urn vault allows you to hold a more formal burial ceremony after everyone has said their goodbyes.

 

For over a century, families in Meadville, PA, have counted on the staff at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home to help them plan meaningful burial services. Their range of cremation options makes it easy to choose the right type of ceremony and final disposition. Visit the funeral home online or call (814) 724-1021 to learn more.

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