There are a variety of pet urns for ashes available online. You will find many types of materials incorporated in the construction of a pet urn. Many pet urns will be made of stone, metal, wood or ceramic.

Often metal urns will be a simple vase or possibly a figuring. Wood pet urns are often made of hardwoods and are simply a box these are great for cremation. Ceramic urns can come in a variety of shapes such as vases and even animal shapes.

If your are placing an urn outdoors metal will be one of your best choices and many metals will tarnish or discolor over time. Many will bury the urn or plant a tree over or near it. Some people prefer to use the pet urn and part of a pet memorial and yard ornament.

When burying an urn you may consider wood. Wood urns are often placed on a mantle as part of a memorial along with other mementos. If you move frequently this may be a good alternative.