Verdant Medium Pet Urn

Spun aluminum gives this seven-inch pet urn a hard, smooth surface that does not chip the way ceramic can, and it weighs far less than a comparable stone or marble piece. The profile is a simple rounded vase with a lift-off top. There is no motif on the body, which keeps it looking like an object rather than an announcement.

Ashes go in through the top opening, so you can fill it while it sits upright on a table instead of turning it over. Size it by your pet's weight, allowing about 1 cubic inch of interior room per pound; this medium is aimed at cats and mid-size dogs. It is built for indoor display on a mantel or a shelf and is not intended for burial.

• Top opening, filled upright with the lid off
• Aluminum body, light to lift and easy to wipe clean
• At seven inches it stands taller than the large size here, so compare the two before choosing