So many times families are confused as to what choices they have with cremation and the funeral services. This is largely due to the manner in which they are presented "packages" and fancy programs from the funeral directors. Or, they are just presented a quick, direct cremation by a discount cremation society.

Either of these choices should not hinder planning your own Memorial Service for someone you loved and wish to remember. Hopefully you have some type of written instructions from them, like our Notice of Intent that clearly lays out what they wished to have.

The way you can plan a service ranges from religious to the casual. Not being limited as to when the cremation takes place, or the cremains are placed into the urn, you have the freedom to set your memorial service at any time. Most of the time a crunch occurs when family members and friends from out of town are just here for a short time. Still, that should not hinder a good memorial service.

Selecting the proper location should be something that is comfortable with you and reflects the lifestyle of the deceased. How many people will be coming to the service? A large empty building is uncomfortable when only a small group of people are attending. A service outdoors at the beach can also present problems such as wind and sand. But does that reflect the life of your loved one? Then that's probably what you should choose.

More than 1/2 of all cremation services do not even have the cremated remains present. While the Catholic Church requires the urn, like our Religious Urns to be present for the mass, most other faiths have no such requirement. It is a personal choice and also depends on the urn.

You will find that almost every urn from UrnXpress.com allows you to present it without embarrasement in front of everyone. Many can be personalized with engraving & a photo - such as the Photo Engraved Urn. It can be engraved on the urn itself, or our Gold Medallion Plates, or a seperate item altogether.

Before selecting your urn, you should also consider where you are going to keep the cremains. Some folks keep them at home, in a garden with our Garden Celebration Rock . Many of the current private cemetery Cremation Gardens sold today have a container that goes with the program. Purchasing an urn may be an unnecessary expense. Scattering the cremains, many families sometimes discount the need for a sturdy container like the urn, and just think that the cardboard box is all they need.

Over the years we have heard of every possible mistake and problem that can occur and does, right before they scatter the cremains and they didn't select a good urn. The embarrasement you may have, and especially your emotions that you need to protect, are really more important than the cost of a reasonably priced urn from UrnXpress. Our choices with Biodegradable Urns accomplish both the scattering and peace of mind in safe transport prior to the scattering.






REGARDING THE SHIPPING OF CREMATION URNS FROM URNXPRESS.COM

Standard Shipping: 7-12 business days from approval of order
3 Day Rush: 2-3 business days from approval of order
Overnight: 1-2 business days from approval of order

All orders having ANY special day for delivery or time specific delivery
is to be noted on the order form and communicated directly with UrnXpress.com.
EVERY attempt will be made to assist in special delivery when we are notified of such.
Out of the country (USA) usually require customs fees and may have a delay through customs that is out of our control.
However, we have never had any problem shipping to virtually anywhere in the world!
Our wish is to serve you and make every attempt to assist at this time.

UrnXpress.com offers Free Shipping for most urns, however if a charge must be made, the rates are:
Regular shipping (7-12 business days) ($25) , 3 day ($50),
or overnight ($95 -$125)shipping available
for all selections*.

*NOTE: Shipping dates are determined by the order confirmed
as of 9AM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. Postal boxes and rural
locations may require an extra 24-48 hours due to non-delivery by
many carriers and/or extended times required.

Delivery days are counted as Mon-Fri Non-Holiday business days.
Weekends are not included within the shipping times.
Time specific deliveries may be extra.


NOTICE - Please ALWAYS call us and/or email us to verify your online order!
You may leave us a voice mail if we are currently unavailable,
especially if you are requesting overnight shipping.

ALSO - if engraving is requested, there may be an additional
number of days for completion before the shipping of your cremation Urn.



Return Policy and Warranty - All urns are guaranteed to be without defects
and the same item as ordered. If flaws or wrong shipment is made, please
contact us immediately. If the urn is used for any amount of cremains, it
can not be returned. Some urns are imported and may appear to have a flaw,
but that is simply part of their manufacturing. Once the urn is delivered,
any return other than damage or wrong item requires approval
from UrnXpress before it is returned.

Upon return & in good
condition there is a 25% restocking fee, plus actual shipping costs.
Refunds will be made directly to the credit card used for purchase within 3-5
days after urn is inspected & approved. Check refunds
are only issued if payment was received by check.

UrnXpress is not liable for any damage or misuse upon receipt of delivery.
The only warranty given is that which is provided, if any, by the supplier
and manufacturer of each product. Every purchase is subject to these terms and conditions.


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