Losing a dog changes the shape of a home; the quiet is the loudest part. Choosing a dog urn shouldn't add to that weight, so we kept this collection simple: every urn here is handcrafted, most from sustainable Italian wood, and each one was chosen for how it feels to live with, not just how it photographs. Whether you shared your life with a six pound Chihuahua or a Great Dane who thought they were a lap dog, there's a size and a style here that fits the dog you knew.
How to choose a dog urn, plus your questions answered
Start with size. Crematories work from a simple rule: one cubic inch of capacity per pound of your dog's weight, rounded up. A 65 pound Lab needs at least 65 cubic inches; when in doubt, size up. Every product page in this collection lists its capacity, and our urns run from 7 cubic inch keepsakes to 380 cubic inch chests built for the biggest dogs.
Style comes second, and style is the part that feels like them. The Madison and Hudson lines are classic wood boxes in finishes from warm brown to a vibrant multicolor that suits a dog who was never subtle. The Stanton and Thompson lines add Florentine velvet linings and a removable keepsake tray for a collar tag or a tuft of fur. The Bleecker is a twenty-sided Art Deco piece for a dog with more personality than the room could hold. And if you'd rather nobody knows it's an urn at all, the Vega holds their ashes inside a working flower vase and the Parker inside a stoneware candle holder.
About the part nobody warns you about: ashes come home from the crematory sealed in a plastic bag inside a temporary container. You can place that whole sealed bag straight into the urn without opening it. A few minutes, no tools. If it feels like too much, your vet or crematory will do it for you, and they're asked all the time.
Several urns offer engraving as an add-on at checkout, from a name to a few short lines. And if your family wants to share the ashes between homes, pair a full-size urn with a keepsake urn or a piece of cremation jewelry.
Questions, answered
What size urn does my dog need?
One cubic inch per pound of body weight, rounded up. A 30 pound dog needs at least 30 cubic inches. Capacity is listed on every product page, and sizing up is always safe.
Can I transfer the ashes myself?
Yes, and most people do. The ashes arrive sealed in a bag, and the whole bag goes inside the urn unopened. Your vet or crematory will help at no charge if you'd rather not.
What are these urns made of?
Sustainably sourced Italian wood, American poplar and black walnut, oak, brass, ceramic, and stoneware. Every one is handcrafted.
Can we split the ashes between family members?
Many families do. Keepsake urns hold a small portion, and cremation jewelry holds a pinch, so nobody has to be the one without them.
Do you engrave dog urns?
Yes, on some of them. Add it at checkout where the product page shows the option.
