Timber Urn Guide
Whether you're preparing ahead or choosing an urn now, this guide will help you check the size and understand how the temporary urn from the funeral home fits inside.
How to Fit Your Urn
The temporary container from your funeral home fits directly inside your Timber Urn, sealed and intact. Simply place it inside and close the base. There is no need to come into contact with the ashes if you wish.
Watch the video guide
A short walkthrough showing how to place your loved one's ashes in your Timber Urn. Takes just a couple of minutes.
- Unwrap the bubble wrap from your urn and lay it flat as a soft surface to work on.
- Gently turn the urn upside down onto the bubble wrap.
- Unscrew the base using a Phillips head screwdriver and keep the screws safe.
- Lift the base off.
- Gently place the temporary container inside.
- Gently reposition the base.
- Screw the base back in place, being careful not to overtighten.
- Turn the urn the right way up. Your Timber Urn is now ready.
Size Guide
Use the dimensions below to confirm your urn will fit your temporary container. Not sure which size is right for you? Our FAQ has more guidance.
Small Timber Urn
Designed for smaller containers, typically used for infants, children and pets.
| External | Internal | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 223mm | 193mm |
| Width | 143mm | 113mm |
| Height | 109mm | 84mm |
Large Timber Urn
Designed to hold the standard temporary container returned by Australian funeral homes and crematoriums.
| External | Internal | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 286mm | 256mm |
| Width | 183mm | 153mm |
| Height | 144mm | 118mm |
Once you've confirmed your size, explore our collection.
Still have questions? Visit our FAQ or get in touch and we'll be happy to help.