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Memorial Keepsake Finder
Narrow down memorial products and keepsakes, such as urns, cremation jewelry, memorial trees and photo tributes, by whether the person is being cremated and what kind of memorial you want. Prices for these items vary widely by seller and have no official national figures, so the tool asks you to enter real quotes and totals them for you.
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- Figures checked Sep 30, 2026
Find memorial options
Answer two questions to narrow the list, then add the options you like to a shortlist with the quotes you receive.
Used only to compare against the quotes you enter below.
18 options to consider
Urn for the home
A container for cremated remains, in metal, wood, ceramic or other materials.
Good to know: Funeral homes must accept an urn you bought elsewhere and can't charge a fee for it. Check the size with the seller before you buy.
Needs cremated remains
Keepsake urns to share
Small urns that let several relatives each keep a portion of the ashes.
Good to know: Agree as a family how the ashes will be divided. Ask the crematory or funeral home whether they can portion them for you.
Needs cremated remains
Memorial jewelry
Pendants, rings and bracelets with a small sealed compartment. They can hold a pinch of ashes, hair or a dried flower.
Good to know: Only a very small amount is needed, so the rest stays with the family. Check that the closing is secure and whether the seller fills it for you.
Can use ashes or other keepsakes such as hair
Fingerprint or thumbprint keepsake
Jewelry or a small charm engraved with an impression of the person's fingerprint.
Good to know: The print usually has to be taken before burial or cremation. Ask the funeral home early if you want one.
Headstone or grave marker
A stone or flat marker at the cemetery with the person's name and dates.
Good to know: Cemeteries set rules on size, material and style, and some require you to buy through them. Veterans may qualify for a free VA headstone or marker.
Columbarium niche
A space in a wall or building at a cemetery or place of worship where an urn is placed.
Good to know: Ask the cemetery what size and material of urn the niche accepts before choosing an urn.
Needs cremated remains
Memorial bench or plaque
A bench or plaque in a park, garden or other public or private space.
Good to know: You need permission from the owner. Many parks and towns run their own programs with set fees and wording rules.
Garden stone
An engraved stone for a home garden or a family plot.
Good to know: Simpler than a full headstone, and easy to place yourself if you own the garden.
Memorial tree
A tree planted at home or in a park or forest with a planting program.
Good to know: Get permission before planting anywhere you don't own, and ask who will care for the tree. Our memorial trees guide covers the options.
Biodegradable urn
An urn made of materials that break down in soil or water, some with a tree seed.
Good to know: Check the rules for where you plan to bury or place it. Some cemeteries limit which containers they allow for in-ground burial of ashes.
Needs cremated remains
Scattering at sea
Scattering cremated remains on the ocean, from a boat or with a charter service.
Good to know: Federal rules require at least 3 nautical miles from land, only biodegradable items, and a report to the EPA within 30 days. No fee or prior permit applies.
Needs cremated remains
Photo book or canvas
A printed book or canvas of photos and short stories, made at home or through a print service.
Good to know: You can make this yourself with photos from family phones. Ask relatives to contribute before you order.
Video tribute
A slideshow or short film of photos, clips and music, often shown at the service.
Good to know: Free editing apps are enough for most families. Check music licensing if you plan to post it publicly.
Online memorial page
A page where people can share photos, stories and service details.
Good to know: Some services are free and some charge yearly. Ask what happens to the page if you stop paying.
Ashes-into-glass art
Glass pieces, such as paperweights, ornaments or sculptures, with a small amount of ashes worked into the glass.
Good to know: You send a sample of ashes to the artist. Ask how much is needed and how any leftover is returned.
Needs cremated remains
Memorial diamond
A laboratory-grown diamond made from carbon taken from ashes or hair.
Good to know: Only a small amount of ashes is used. Ask the provider for the full cost, the timeline and how your sample is handled.
Can use ashes or other keepsakes such as hair
Vinyl record with ashes
A playable record with a small amount of ashes pressed into the vinyl, often with a recorded voice or favorite music.
Good to know: Check what audio the provider accepts and how long production takes.
Needs cremated remains
Memorial reef
Cremated remains mixed into a concrete reef structure that is placed on the seabed.
Good to know: The EPA's general burial-at-sea permit does not cover artificial reef structures, so use only a provider that can show the approvals it holds.
Needs cremated remains
Shortlist total (estimate)
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This adds up only the quotes you enter. It does not predict what any item will cost.
Add options to your shortlist and the quotes you collect will be totaled here.
You can buy an urn from any seller. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, a funeral home must accept an urn you bought elsewhere and can't charge you a fee for it.
How this selector works
You choose whether the person is being cremated, then pick the kinds of memorial that appeal to you. The list shows options that fit. Choosing burial hides items that can only be made from cremated remains, such as ashes-into-glass art or a columbarium niche.
There are no built-in prices. Memorial merchandise is sold by many independent sellers, and no official source publishes national price figures for it. Add an option to your shortlist and type in the price you were quoted. The tool totals your quotes and compares them with your budget.
Questions to ask before you buy
- What is the full price, including shipping, engraving and any setup or yearly fee?
- How much of the ashes does the provider need, and how is any leftover returned to you?
- How long will it take? Custom pieces can take weeks or months.
- Is there a return or remake policy if the item arrives damaged or is wrong?
- If it will be placed in a cemetery, park or niche, what size and material rules apply?
Your rights when buying from a funeral home
The FTC Funeral Rule lets you buy an urn or casket from any seller. A funeral home can't refuse to handle one you bought elsewhere, and it can't charge you a fee for using it. After you decide what you want and before you pay, the funeral home must give you a written statement listing each item and its price.
Comparing a funeral home's price with a few independent sellers takes little time. Our online versus funeral home urns guide explains the trade-offs.
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Frequently asked questions
What are memorial products and keepsakes?
Can I buy an urn somewhere other than the funeral home?
How much cremated remains does memorial jewelry need?
Are there memorial options if the person is being buried?
Can I scatter ashes at sea?
Why doesn't the tool show prices?
Sources we checked
- 1.The FTC Funeral Rule · Federal Trade Commission
- 2.Shopping for Funeral Services · Federal Trade Commission
- 3.Burial at Sea · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Please note: General information, not legal, financial or medical advice. Check the details with the relevant agency or a qualified professional. Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the organization concerned. If you spot something out of date, tell us.
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