Are Urns Sealed Shut?
Generally speaking, if the ashes are in a plastic bag or liner inside the urn, you do not need to seal the urn. In that case, sealing the urn is optional. If the ashes are not in a liner but rather poured directly into the urn, most people prefer to seal the urn.

Are urns permanently sealed?

Top Opening Metal Cremation Urns

Carefully place the bag holding the cremated remains into the urn and replace the lid. Metal cremation urns can be permanently sealed using a silicone epoxy or metal glue when you replace the lid.

Do urns have to be sealed?

Sealing the Urn

No need to seal. With many of our marble or stone urns, the interior of the urn is accessed by a threaded stopper. Thus, pouring the remains is the recommended method. Some stoppers include a gasket; if not, you may want to use caulk or plumber's tape to seal the urn.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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