Cremation urns for ashes, by state and city
Families in the highest-cremation states often need a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a lawful place to scatter remains. These pages collect the official state figures we could cite, local rules we could source, and memorials from the live Memorial Market catalog.
These pages cover 14 states with among the highest projected cremation rates, plus 35 of their principal cities — 50 pages including this hub. Vermont (78.5%), Wisconsin (71.9%), and New Mexico (71.7%) also ranked high in the same table but do not have dedicated pages in this set. California ranks 17th at 71.6% and is included because of its large metros and because many of the catalog’s ash-scattering boat and plane memorials serve the California coast.
Each state page cites the official projected rate, summarizes sourced rules for ash scattering (including biodegradable memorial urns used at sea under the EPA’s three-nautical-mile rule), and links to cremation urns for ashes, cremation jewelry, and other memorials in the live catalog. City pages use the state projection; official city-level cremation rates are rarely published, and this site does not invent them.
West
Oregon
82.5% projected, 2025
Oregon has one of the nation’s highest cremation rates. Families in Portland, Eugene, Salem, and along the coast often need a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or clear information about Oregon ash scattering.
Washington
81.5% projected, 2025
Washington is among a small group of states with a projected cremation rate above 80%. Families in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and around Puget Sound often need a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a lawful plan for Washington ash scattering.
Hawaii
78.7% projected, 2025
Hawaii has one of the highest cremation rates in the United States, and many families want a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a lawful Hawaii ash-scattering ceremony at sea.
Alaska
75.1% projected, 2025
Alaska’s projected cremation rate is well above the national figure. Families in Anchorage, Juneau, and the rest of the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a lawful coastal or mountain memorial.
California
71.6% projected, 2025
California has both a high cremation rate and some of the most detailed public rules in the country for scattering. Families in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and the rest of the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a lawful California ash-scattering plan.
Mountain West
Nevada
84.7% projected, 2025
More families in Nevada choose cremation than in any other state, according to the most complete public table of state projections. This page is for people in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and the rest of the state who are choosing a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a place to scatter remains.
Arizona
81.3% projected, 2025
Arizona’s projected cremation rate is among the highest in the United States. Families in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and the rest of the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a careful plan for a desert memorial.
Montana
80.9% projected, 2025
Montana’s projected cremation rate is just above 80%. Families in Billings, Missoula, and across the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a careful plan for a mountain memorial.
Wyoming
79.5% projected, 2025
Wyoming’s projected cremation rate is among the highest in the country. Families in Cheyenne, Casper, and the rest of the state often want a cremation urn for ashes or a carefully permitted mountain memorial.
Colorado
78.1% projected, 2025
Colorado’s projected cremation rate is well above the national figure. Families in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and the rest of the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a permitted mountain ceremony.
Idaho
72.2% projected, 2025
Idaho is one of the five Northwest states with a high cremation rate. Families in Boise and across the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a mountain or river memorial planned with the land manager.
Northeast
Maine
83.3% projected, 2025
Maine has one of the highest cremation rates in the United States. Families in Portland, Bangor, and along the coast often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a thoughtful place for a Maine ash-scattering ceremony.
New Hampshire
81.0% projected, 2025
New Hampshire is one of the few states with a projected cremation rate above 80%. Families in Manchester, Nashua, and the rest of the state often look for a cremation urn for ashes, cremation jewelry, or a place in the mountains or lakes.
South
Cremation urns, jewelry, and memorials
Browse artisan cremation urns for ashes, cremation jewelry, and other memorials from the live catalog. A biodegradable memorial urn is a type of vessel often chosen for a water ceremony; see each listing for materials.
Frequently asked questions
Which U.S. states have the highest cremation rates?
In the National Funeral Directors Association’s 2024 Cremation & Burial Report, the highest 2025 projected state rates were Nevada (84.7%), Maine (83.3%), Oregon (82.5%), Washington (81.5%), Arizona (81.3%), New Hampshire (81.0%), and Montana (80.9%). Those figures are projections from that public report, not a later member-only state table.
Does The Memorial Market have stores in these cities?
No. The Memorial Market is an online marketplace. We do not operate a showroom, funeral home, or staffed office in these cities. Families can browse cremation urns for ashes, cremation jewelry, and other memorials on the site, and vendors ship completed pieces.
Are the rates on these pages official city statistics?
The figures on the state and city landing pages are the official statewide 2025 projections from the NFDA 2024 report. Official city-level cremation rates are rarely published. A separate research note collects county rates we could document from state vital-statistics tables; those county figures are not substituted onto the landing pages as if they were NFDA city rates.
This page summarizes published statistics and public rules to help families plan. It is not legal advice. Rules can change, and parks, cemeteries, and landowners may have their own requirements — confirm with the agency or owner that manages the place you have in mind.