In the market, there are two types of
biodegradable urns, a water urn or an earthurn. With water biodegradable urns, once the urn comes in contact with the water it will float for a brief period and then will sink into the water in a graceful manner. Thesewater biodegradable urns are made from natural materials such as recycled paper, gelatin, sand and rock salt.
The earth biodegradable urns will degrade over time in the soil. Such an urn will degrade completely in about a year or less depending on the climate and moisture level of the grounds. These earth biodegradable urns are made from environmentally friendly and non-toxic materials. In making such urns, no harmful chemicals or plastics are used.
You can also use a biodegradable urn if you wish to travel with the cremation ashes of the deceased. According to the guideline
provided by the TSA, it is essential to take ashes in a container made of a scan-able material so that it can be easily x-rayed. A biodegradable urn will easily pass through security x-ray technology used at an airport. This means you can easily travel with a biodegradable urn.