Appropriate containers (not necessarily expensive) such as a classic urn are proper for the cremated remains. At present time the U.S. Bishop’s Committee on the Liturgy has determined only what is not a proper container. Although jewelry, dishes, statuary and space capsules are now being offered, they are unacceptable in Catholic funeral practice. It is also unacceptable to have your cremated remains made into jewelry, dishes, and the like. Our cemetery requires the name of the deceased be permanently affixed or engraved on the container.