This privacy policy sets out how weuses and protects any information that you give uswhen you use this website.
We arecommitted to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name and job title
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
FAQs
Out of respect for the deceased, TSA officers will not open a container, even if requested by the passenger.” One of the simplest ways to ensure that your chosen cremation urn meets TSA requirements and standards is to check for a “flight ready” label.
How to open a sealed urn? ›
Dip the cotton swab in an epoxy solvent or a fingernail polish remover and run the cotton swab along the sealed part of the urn. You may have to repeat the process a few times and will also have to twist and wriggle the lid a few times in between to loosen up the sealant.
What size urn do I need for an adult male? ›
How Big Should an Urn Be? According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), an adult cremation urn for ashes should be 200 cubic inches. This, of course, can vary somewhat depending on the person's height, bone density, and other factors. Cremation urn capacity is measured in cubic inches.
What type of urn lasts the longest? ›
How Long Does an Urn Last?
- Stone: Centuries.
- Metal: Decades to Centuries.
- Wood: Decades.
- Ceramic: Decades.
- Glass: Years.
- Paper: Months before burial on land or water.
Cremation ashes must be packed in a checked bag and placed in a special container. The container must be leak-proof and labeled "ashes." You will also need to provide the airline with a document that states the name of the deceased and the date of death.
What urns are TSA approved for human remains? ›
Urns made of wood or plastic are recommended by the TSA as a temporary container for your ashes while traveling, which you can later always transfer into the urn you prefer. Biodegradable urns are generally a safe option when trying to pick a traveling urn, for example, urns made of wood, bamboo, or paper.
Can you unseal a sealed urn? ›
Ceramic, Metal, or Glass Urns
If it doesn't come off with slight pressure on the lid, soak a cotton swab in acetone or epoxy solvent and run it along the seal. Repeat as needed. Note, a rubber mallet can also be used to help loosen the lid. Lay a cloth atop the lid and lightly tap the lid to help loosen the sealed urn.
Are urns always sealed? ›
Wooden urns often have a moveable panel that allows ashes to be placed effortlessly within them. Many will keep the ashes within the plastic bag when using a wooden urn. Therefore, sealing will likely not be necessary. However, glue, thread, or other sealants can be added to the panel to keep it shut.
Is it okay to open an urn? ›
Answer: There are several legitimate reasons to respectfully open the urn. These include opening the temporary urn to transfer the ashes into a permanent urn, scattering the ashes, dividing among family members, or using a small amount of remains into a keepsake such as a cremation necklace.
How much does a 200 lb person weigh after cremation? ›
Weight of a man's cremation ashes
Cremation ashes for a 200 lbs man weighs about 7 lbs or ~3.1 kg.
If the bag doesn't fit, there are three options:
A funnel may be used to fill the urn directly with ashes. If you wish to keep the ashes in the bag, a new bag will first need to be inserted into the urn with the opening of the bag on the outside.
How many ashes are left after cremation? ›
After cremation, the average human body yields between four and six pounds of human ashes. 'Because so much of the human body decomposes into gas, this is significant.
Is it healthy to keep an urn at home? ›
Yes, you can keep cremate remains at home. There is nothing weird, harmful, or unsafe about keeping cremated remains in your home. Cremated ashes are clean and sanitary. The process of cremation has eliminated any potential contamination.
Do urns disintegrate in the ground? ›
In contrast, burying ashes in an urn can take several years to decades to breakdown, depending on the urn material. However some biodegradable urns are designed to decompose quickly. Some urns turn into trees. Many urns contain chemicals and have treatments applied to last longer.
How long can you keep the urn in the house? ›
But beyond having reasons for keeping ashes, how long can you keep an urn at home? The answer is as long as you are comfortable with it. There are many alternative options, like scattering ashes, keeping them in a columbarium, burying them and splitting them among family members.
What kind of urn is allowed on a plane? ›
You should carry a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the Disposition Permit, which will be given to you when you receive the cremated remains from our office. The urn should be made of a material that they can see through in an x-ray; acceptable materials are wood, composites, biodegradable paper, or plastic.
Can airport scanners detect ashes? ›
According to the TSA, ashes and cremated remains must travel through the X-ray machine just like all other baggage. If the machine or a TSA screener can't see what's in the urn, they won't let it on the plane. Select a TSA approved urn that can pass through an X-ray machine.
How do you know if something is TSA approved? ›
Simply look for the 'Red Diamond'. Every lock that carries the Travel Sentry® Approved mark is accepted by the TSA and other security agencies.
How do I verify my urn? ›
How to check URN status online?
- Go to the UIDAI's portal and find the section dedicated to Aadhaar update status.
- Input your Aadhaar number followed by the Aadhaar card URN status number provided to you at the time of update submission.
- Hit submit, and the status of your update request will be displayed on the screen.
