Cremation ashes container (urn)

Ash container for the transport and temporary storage of ashes

After cremation, the ashes of a loved one are carefully collected by the crematorium and usually placed in an internal ash container or temporary urn. This container is used to keep the ashes safe, secure and respectfully stored until a final decision is made regarding their destination. In the United Kingdom, cremation practices are regulated, but families are generally allowed to collect the ashes once the required documentation has been completed.

This ash container, sometimes referred to as a temporary urn, is made from durable polystyrene. The material is lightweight yet strong enough to protect the ashes during handling and transport. The container is primarily intended for the safe transport and short term storage of ashes, for example while choosing a permanent urn, arranging interment, or planning another form of remembrance.

Many decorative and design urns are suitable for holding an ash container. In our product descriptions, we clearly state whether an urn is designed to accommodate an ash container, so you can be confident that everything fits correctly and is handled with care and respect. This provides a practical and reassuring solution in the period following the cremation, allowing families the time and space to make a thoughtful choice.

If you wish to transfer the ashes into another urn at a later stage, our information page How is an urn filled? offers clear and careful guidance.