The weight of the ashes also depends on the type of container that they are placed in. For a 200 pound man, cremation ashes weigh approximately 7 lbs or *319 kg. We provide one death certificate. The remains of an adult male would be about 6 pounds. Most scattering urns are available in a full 200 cubic inch size to hold an entire persons cremated remains and a mini size so multiple loved ones can scatter ashes. It is possible to remove and place this bag or liner inside the permanent urn. When Bens ashes were lowered into an urn, it became obvious that he was no longer at peace. Following cremation, the remains of the deceased are usually given to their relatives as soon as possible. Use this cremation urn size calculator to help you find the right size cremation urn. The general rule of thumb is for every pound of the person's total weight you will need one cubic inch of space. There are a variety of variables that can affect this, but the industry standard is that the ashes should weigh about 3.5 grams on average. Complaints concerning perpetual care cemeteries or prepaid contracts should be directed to: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705; 1-877-276-5554 (toll free); www.dob.texas.gov. It's helpful and almost always accurate, but please read on for more information. Multiply those numbers together and the result will be the total volume in cubic inches. If you plan on keeping your loved ones ashes in an urn, you should consider their expected volume and weight. Only our medium diamond-shaped Drop Deadis ideal for a smaller adult. //