Cat urns for ashes
A cat can be a quiet companion, a familiar presence in the home and a true member of the family. When your cat dies, the empty places they leave behind can feel very present: a favourite chair, a sunny windowsill, a sleeping spot or the sound of paws in the house. A cat urn gives your cat’s ashes a respectful place and can help keep their memory close in a way that feels personal and calm.
This category focuses on cat urns for ashes, including small cat urns, cat memorial urns, sleeping cat urns, heart-shaped urns, biodegradable cat urns, photo urns, indoor urns and personalised keepsakes. If you are still comparing different pet memorial options, you can also return to our pet urns collection.
The right cat urn starts with your cat’s weight before cremation. Cat urn size is usually based on body weight, but where the urn will be kept, the material, the design and whether you want to include a collar tag, fur or another small keepsake can also influence your choice.
What is a cat urn?
A cat urn is a specially designed container for the cremated ashes of a cat. It may be made from ceramic, wood, metal, bronze, glass, porcelain, resin or biodegradable material, depending on whether the urn will be kept indoors, placed in a garden, buried or used as part of a natural farewell.
Some families choose a simple cat ashes box that blends quietly into the home. Others prefer a sleeping cat urn, a heart-shaped cat urn, a photo urn or a design that reflects their cat’s character more directly.
How do you choose the right cat urn?
Choose a cat urn by looking first at capacity, then at where the urn will be placed and how personal you want the memorial to be. Many cat urns are kept indoors, often in a quiet place at home. Others are chosen for a garden memorial or a natural burial. The design should feel true to your cat, whether that means simple, elegant, playful, symbolic or very discreet.
- Use your cat’s weight before cremation as the starting point for urn capacity.
- Choose a slightly larger urn if you want space for a collar tag, fur or another small keepsake.
- Select a material that suits the place where the urn will be kept.
- Consider a sleeping cat, heart, paw print, photo, candle or personalised design if that feels meaningful.
- Check local rules before scattering ashes or burying an urn in a public place.
For a broader practical overview of pet urn size, materials and placement, you can also read our pet cremation urn guide.
Choosing a cat urn by situation
| Situation |
Often suitable |
What to check |
| Keeping the urn at home |
Ceramic, wood, metal, bronze, glass, resin, photo urn or sleeping cat urn |
Capacity, style, size and whether it feels calm in the place where it will stand. |
| Creating a small indoor memorial |
Photo urn, heart-shaped urn, candle urn or discreet keepsake urn |
Whether there is space for a photo, collar, candle, flower or other small remembrance. |
| Placing the urn outside |
Outdoor-suitable urn in bronze, stone, stainless steel or another suitable material |
Resistance to rain, frost, sunlight and long-term outdoor exposure. |
| Burying the urn in a garden |
Biodegradable or burial-suitable urn |
Material, local rules and whether the urn should remain intact or return to nature. |
| Keeping only part of the ashes |
Keepsake urn, small urn or cat ashes jewellery |
How much ash you want to keep and whether another remembrance is wanted by a family member. |
What size cat urn do I need?
Cat urn size is usually based on your cat’s weight before cremation. As a general guide, one pound of body weight requires about one cubic inch of urn capacity. For example, a cat that weighed 10 lb before cremation will usually need an urn of at least 10 cubic inches.
When in doubt, choose a slightly larger urn. This gives more reassurance and may also leave space for a collar tag, fur or another small keepsake. For a broader explanation, read our pet urn size guide.
You can also use the pet urn size calculator on our pet urns page to estimate the right urn capacity based on your cat’s weight before cremation.
Good to know: the table below is an approximate guide. Individual cats can differ in size, even within the same breed. Always use your cat’s actual weight before cremation where possible.
Approximate cat urn size guide by breed
| Breed or cat size |
Approximate weight before cremation |
Minimum urn capacity |
| Domestic cat |
8 - 10 lb |
8 - 10 cubic inches |
| British Shorthair |
7 - 12 lb |
7 - 12 cubic inches |
| Persian cat |
7 - 12 lb |
7 - 12 cubic inches |
| Himalayan cat |
7 - 12 lb |
7 - 12 cubic inches |
| Siamese cat |
8 - 15 lb |
8 - 15 cubic inches |
| Bengal cat |
8 - 15 lb |
8 - 15 cubic inches |
| Ragdoll |
10 - 20 lb |
10 - 20 cubic inches |
| Maine Coon |
10 - 25 lb |
10 - 25 cubic inches |
| Large cat |
20 lb and above |
20 cubic inches or more |
If your cat’s weight is close to the upper limit of an urn size, it is usually safer to choose the next size up. A slightly larger urn is better than one that is too small, especially if you want to add a small keepsake.
Small cat urns and keepsake urns
Small cat urns are often chosen for domestic cats, kittens, smaller breeds or for families who want to keep only part of the ashes. A small urn or keepsake urn can be placed quietly in the home, sometimes together with a photo, collar, candle or favourite small object.
If you want to share the ashes between family members, several keepsake urns can also be chosen. In that case, check the capacity of each keepsake carefully and consider whether the remaining ashes will be kept, buried or scattered.
Large cat urns
Large cat urns may be needed for bigger cats such as Maine Coons, Ragdolls or other cats with a higher body weight. The same size rule applies: use your cat’s weight before cremation as the starting point and choose a slightly larger urn if you are unsure.
For larger cats, check both the capacity and the physical dimensions of the urn. A design may hold enough ashes but still need to fit comfortably on a shelf, cabinet, memorial table or quiet corner in the home.
Sleeping cat urns
A sleeping cat urn is often chosen because it feels peaceful and familiar. The image of a cat curled up or resting can reflect the quiet presence many cats had in the home. For some families, this design feels softer than a traditional urn shape.
A cat urn with a sleeping cat design can be suitable if you want the memorial to feel gentle and recognisable without being too formal.
Heart-shaped cat urns
A heart-shaped cat urn can be a meaningful choice when you want the design to express love and closeness. Heart-shaped cat urns are available in different materials, such as wood, ceramic, bronze and porcelain.
You can explore heart-shaped cat urns if you prefer a softer symbolic design. Before ordering, check the urn capacity, material, dimensions and whether the urn is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Indoor cat urns
Many cat urns are kept indoors, often in a place that already carries memories. This may be a windowsill, bookshelf, cabinet, side table, bedroom or a quiet corner where your cat liked to rest.
For many families, cat urns for ashes are kept indoors because this makes the memorial part of the home in a quiet, familiar way. Ceramic, wood, glass, metal, bronze, porcelain, resin and photo urns can all be suitable indoors. Choose a design that feels calm in the space where it will be kept.
Garden memorials for cat ashes
Some families choose a garden memorial, especially if their cat loved being outside or had a favourite place in the garden. This may be a buried urn, a biodegradable urn, a small memorial corner, a plant, a stone marker or a sheltered outdoor urn.
A garden memorial can be placed near a favourite spot, beside a plant or tree, or in a quiet corner where you can pause for a moment. Not every cat urn is suitable for rain, frost, direct sunlight or long-term outdoor exposure, so always check the product page carefully before placing an urn outside.
Practical note: rules about burying or scattering pet ashes can differ by place and land ownership. Always check local rules before burying an urn or scattering ashes in a public area.
Biodegradable cat urns
A biodegradable cat urn can be a thoughtful choice if you want your cat’s ashes to return to nature. These urns are designed to gradually break down in the right natural setting.
Biodegradable urns may be made from materials such as sand, salt, paper or other natural materials. Always check the product description to see how and where the urn should be used.
Personalised cat urns
Personalisation can make a cat urn feel closer to the life you shared. A name, date, short message, photo, paw print motif or symbolic design can turn the urn from a simple container into a visible tribute to your cat’s character.
You may choose a personalised cat urn with photo, a heart-shaped urn, a sleeping cat urn, a candle urn or a design that can be engraved. For engraving, a name and date are often enough. A short message can also work well, but very long text may be harder to read depending on the urn size and surface.
Can you keep part of your cat’s ashes separately?
Yes. Some families keep most of the ashes in a cat urn and place a small symbolic amount in a keepsake, scattering tube or piece of memorial jewellery. This can be helpful if more than one family member wants a personal remembrance.
If you want to carry a small amount close to you, you can also explore pet ashes jewellery and memorial jewellery. Our pet ashes jewellery guide explains the meaning, filling and practical points of carrying a small symbolic amount of ashes.
You can also find more ideas in our pet loss blogs.
Where should you place a cat urn?
There is no single right place for a cat urn. Some people choose a visible place at home, such as a windowsill, shelf, cabinet, side table or quiet memorial corner. Others prefer a more private place, especially if the loss still feels very recent.
A garden, pet cemetery or meaningful outdoor location may also be suitable, depending on the urn material and local rules. What matters most is that the place feels respectful and right for your cat and your family.
Frequently asked questions about cat urns
What size urn do I need for my cat?
Use your cat’s weight before cremation as the starting point. As a general guide, one pound of body weight requires about one cubic inch of urn capacity. When in doubt, choose a slightly larger urn.
Is there a cat urn size calculator?
Yes. You can use the pet urn size calculator on our pet urns page to estimate the right urn capacity based on your cat’s weight before cremation. The calculator is a practical guide, but when in doubt it is usually safer to choose a slightly larger urn.
What size urn do I need for a large cat?
Larger cats may need an urn with a capacity of 15 to 25 cubic inches or more, depending on their weight before cremation. Maine Coons and Ragdolls can vary greatly in size, so always use the actual weight where possible.
Can I keep my cat’s urn at home?
Yes. Many families keep a cat urn at home in a quiet, visible or private place. Indoor urns are available in many materials, including ceramic, wood, metal, bronze, glass, porcelain, resin and photo designs.
Can a cat urn go outside?
Some cat urns are suitable for outdoor use, but not all materials are made for rain, frost, sunlight or long-term exposure. Always check the product description before placing an urn outside.
Can I bury a cat urn in the garden?
In many cases, families choose to bury a pet urn in a private garden, but rules can differ by location and land ownership. Check local rules and choose a burial-suitable or biodegradable urn if needed.
Are biodegradable cat urns available?
Yes. Biodegradable cat urns are designed to gradually break down in the right natural setting. They can be suitable for garden burial or a natural farewell, depending on the material and product instructions.
Can a cat urn be personalised?
Many cat urns can be personalised with a name, date, short message, photo, paw print motif or symbolic design. The options depend on the specific urn.
Can I keep only part of my cat’s ashes in an urn?
Yes. You can keep part of the ashes in a smaller urn or keepsake and use the rest for scattering, burial or memorial jewellery, depending on your wishes.
Where can I find more ideas for my cat’s ashes?
You can read our pet loss blogs for meaningful options after pet cremation, such as keeping, scattering, burying, sharing or carrying a small remembrance.
Need help choosing a cat urn?
Choosing a cat urn is personal and practical at the same time. You may be comparing size, weight, material, indoor placement, garden memorials, biodegradable urns, personalisation and whether to keep all or part of the ashes.
If you have questions about the right urn size, a specific cat urn, material, garden placement or personalisation, please contact legendURN. We will be happy to help you choose carefully and calmly.
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