Frequently Asked Questions

  • The short answer is they don't, at least not in our lifetime. It would take around one million years for ashes to dissolve since they are made solely of inorganic material.

  • In most cases, cremated remains are odorless.

  • Yes

  • Stuffed Animals can be used as urns to hold a portion of a loved one's ashes or their favorite trinkets inside it.

  • No, the ashes can be placed in a plastic bag or liner inside the stuffed animal.

  • Expedited shipping is available.

  • Yes, provide the shipping address and any other needed information in the comment/instruction box.

  • If the metal urn is sealed with wax or adhesive, try to open it by soaking a cotton swab in fingernail polish remover or an epoxy solvent. Repeatedly run the swab along the sealed portion of the urn. You might have to wiggle the lid several times or use a flathead screwdriver to open the urn.

  • Usually, the crematory attendant will place your loved one's ashes in a plastic bag before being put in a container or urn.

  • Ashes are not toxic and are considered a sanitary, natural substance. Therefore, there is no harm in touching them.

  • Steps to sanitize non-washable plush toys:

    1. Vacuum all the surfaces. Using the upholstery attachment, vacuum the entire surface of the toy to remove dust and dirt.

    2. Spot clean any stains. ...

    3. Spray plushie all over with Clorox® Disinfecting Mist. ...

    4. Air dry.

  • Thank you for shopping at Hold Me 4ever! We offer refund and/or exchange within the first 30 days of your purchase. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, you will not be offered a refund and/or exchange of any kind. Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.