When you’ve lost a beloved cat, you might want a special keepsake or urn to honour their memory. At Tillopets (based in Vancouver, Canada), we offer custom cat memorial urns and keepsakes — and free worldwide shipping. One of the most common questions we hear is: “What size urn or keepsake do I need for my cat?” This guide explains it in a simple way.
1. Why size matters for your cat’s urn or keepsake
Choosing the right size helps ensure the urn or keepsake safely holds what it needs to, and that it fits nicely in your home. Memorial-urn guides state that the size should be based on your pet’s weight. Pulvis Art Urns+2Spiritpet Urns+2
For example: one guide says “1 cubic inch of urn space for each pound your pet weighed” is a good starting point. Spiritpet Urns+1
2. How to estimate the right size for your cat
Step A – Find your cat’s weight
If you know how much your cat weighed (in pounds or kilograms), that helps.
Step B – Use the size rule
A trusted rule: for every 1 pound of your cat’s weight, choose an urn with at least 1 cubic inch of capacity. Pulvis Art Urns+1
Also, many guides say it’s smart to choose a little larger than the minimum, to allow extra space. TenderRest Urns+1
Step C – Example for cats
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If your cat weighed around 8 lbs → aim for an urn ~8 cubic inches or slightly larger.
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If your cat was larger (say ~15 lbs) → aim for around 15 cubic inches or more.
One article gave examples: a “British Shorthair cat (7-12 lbs) → 17-22 cubic inches” urn size. TenderRest Urns+1
Step D – When you don’t know the exact weight
If you aren’t sure of your cat’s weight, it’s safe to choose an urn a bit larger than you estimate. That way you’re covered. Oaktree Memorials
3. Keepsake vs full-size urn — specifically for cats
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Full-size urns: Designed to hold the majority or all of your cat’s ashes/remains and maybe a small memento (like a collar or photo).
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Keepsake urns or jewelry: Smaller in size, maybe only part of the remains, or a portion of them. If you pick a keepsake, you still want to follow the size rule as a guide but expect smaller volume.
When choosing a keepsake, it might be more about the look and sentimental value than full capacity.
4. Style, material & where you’ll place it
Besides size, a few more things to think about:
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Material: urns come in metal, ceramic, wood, stone — pick a material that suits your home and your memory of your cat.
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Display space: Will it sit on a shelf, by the window, in the garden? Make sure the size fits the space you have.
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Personal touches: Engravings of your cat’s name, paw-prints, favourite colour — these help make the memorial special. At Tillopets we offer custom engraving and designs for cats.
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Global shipping: We ship free worldwide from Vancouver, Canada — so no matter where you are, you can choose the style you love.
5. Quick checklist to help you pick
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✅ Know your cat’s approximate weight (or estimate).
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✅ Use the “1 cubic inch per 1 pound” rule as a guide.
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✅ Choose a little extra size if you want to add a photo, collar, or other small keepsake.
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✅ Measure the space where you’ll place the urn to ensure it fits nicely.
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✅ Choose a material and style that reflects your cat’s personality.
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✅ Remember: Free worldwide shipping from Tillopets (Vancouver, Canada) makes it easy no matter where you are.
Conclusion
Selecting the right size urn or keepsake for your cat is an act of love and care. It’s about honouring your furry friend and giving them a special place in your home or heart. At Tillopets, we’re here to help you make that choice meaningful. With custom cat memorial urns and keepsakes, and free worldwide shipping, we’ll support you wherever you are.
Suggested images
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A cat urn from Tillopets with an engraving.
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A graphic showing “1 lb → 1 cubic inch” illustration for cats.
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A display scene at home: urn on a shelf next to a photo of a cat.