A vital part of honouring and remembering departed loved ones are urns for ashes. They offer a respectable and courteous means of preserving and honouring the deceased's remains. Customised urns can be made to reflect the person's tastes and personality, providing consolation to bereaved families. Whether kept at home or in a columbarium or grave site, they also provide families with a material link to the deceased, enabling them to keep their loved ones close. Urns may also be a significant component of a ceremony that brings comfort and closure to families.