Cremation Urn FAQ: Buying an Urn for Ashes

Most adult cremated remains fit in an urn of around 3 to 4 litres. Each Identity Urns sports ball urn holds approximately 3.8 litres, enough for the full ashes of the vast majority of adults. If you're unsure, your funeral director can tell you the volume of the ashes you've received.

Our urns start from A$455. Engraving and a clear display case are optional extras, up to A$689 with both. Converting their own ball starts from A$435, and our mini rugby league urns start from A$429.

A personalised urn reflects who they were rather than just holding their ashes. Ours are made from an authentic ball in their team's colours, with optional engraving on the display stand. Browse all urns.

Yes. Send us their own preloved ball, whether it's the footy they kicked in the backyard or one from their club, and we'll use the same process to turn it into their urn. Own ball urn.

AFL (all 18 clubs), rugby league (every NRL club plus State of Origin), football/soccer, rugby union, basketball and American football. See every team.

Each urn has a hardened internal chamber created by our patented resin-fill process, sealed with a fitted bung, built to hold ashes securely and permanently.

It's made to be displayed, held, even taken to the game. The sealed chamber keeps the ashes secure however it's kept. A clear display case is available if you'd like extra protection.

Yes. Choose engraving on the display stand at checkout to add their name, dates or a personal message.

Every urn is hand-made to order in Doonan, Queensland. Express orders are despatched within 2 business days and standard orders within 5. Within Australia, allow a further 1–2 business days (express) or 2–7 business days (standard). Full delivery details.

Yes, we ship worldwide. We pay all international duties and taxes, so the price at checkout is the final price, with nothing extra to pay on arrival. International express generally takes around a week after despatch.

We'll replace it or refund you, whichever you prefer. Email info@identityurns.com with a photo and we'll sort it out with you directly. Warranty and returns.

Yes. There's no law against keeping cremated ashes at home in Australia, and many families choose to keep them close in an urn on display.

Rules vary by state and location. On private land you need the landowner's permission, and for parks, beaches, sporting grounds or waterways it's best to check with the local council or land manager first. Read what to do with ashes after cremation in Australia.

Yes. Many families keep most of the ashes in a main urn and share a small portion. Your funeral director can help divide them, and our 11-inch mini rugby league urns suit families who'd like more than one.

Yes. Many families scatter a portion somewhere meaningful, like a favourite ground or beach, and keep the rest in an urn at home.