There are literally thousands of types and designs of urns available for the holding of cremains. Urns can be made of a variety of materials plastic, wood, ceramics, even metal. Urns are available for individuals or couples. The most important thing to consider in the type of urn you select is the final placement of the cremains. There are several basic options for placement. Cremains can be scattered, placed in a cemetery either under ground or above ground, or taken with the family for home placement.