RichardA Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 How much space is necessary, for the creamated remains for a human being? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 You need the dimensions, not just the volume, so I would talk to the crematorium, if possible, and ask what size boxes they use so that their box can fit inside yours. I have made boxes for friends dogs and the boxes don't seem to be standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 The one I built was bigger than a shoe box . I think the crematoriums have several box sizes depending on the volume of ashes. The ashes were in a plastic bag inside the box, but it didn't completely fill the box. It was a satisfying project to build for the family. It's probably much different for a freind or loved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ..Kev Posted June 25, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 13 minutes ago, RichardA said: How much space is necessary, for the creamated remains for a human being? Having been thru this process, I will tell you that it's not as much as you think. Frankly, you don't get all the remains and I really don't want to go thru their process with you as I have some personal issues with that. I think that the one I built was about 9" x 6" on the inside and this allowed for the remains (which are actually in another container) as well as some pictures and personal stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 hey richard, i have one on the bench right now. the plastic box that the remains are in is 8 1/4" X 4 1/4". the box i built is for two (husband and wife) i will post a picture tomorrow with the dimensions i made it to, they wanted a simple oak box, i used finger joints on the corners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted June 25, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Sorry you're having to do this Rick. Our thoughts are with you and yours. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yeah, Rick, we're here for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Sorry you're having to go through this, but it's a project that you'll find very rewarding in many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 here's the picture of the box i built for the daughters mother-in-law Rick, inside dimension is 9" X 9" X 9", it will have a brass plaque engraved with their names on it. as others have said the dimension can vary, thinking of you and yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, treeslayer said: here's the picture of the box i built for the daughters mother-in-law Rick, inside dimension is 9" X 9" X 9", it will have a brass plaque engraved with their names on it. as others have said the dimension can vary, thinking of you and yours Check your PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 When I built one several years ago, it was suggested that I use 1 ci. for each lb. of body weight. (200 lbs. = 200 ci.) However, you must also keep in mind the final resting place. We will be place in a columbarium wall at out church so, I was limited to a urn of 6" x 9" x 5" high o. s. dimensions which was less than 270 ci. (when counting wall, bottom and top thickness.) I've made about 6 of them, 2 of which belong to my wife and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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