The Red Marble Extra Small Urn for Ashes is a bright red urn marbled with smoky swirls. Made of genuine marble, this small urn for ashes has time-tested durability. Marble often represents endurance and strength, and the red color can represent love. You may find comfort in seeing the brightness of the Red Marble Extra Small Urn -- and in keeping it close on a bedside table, on a shelf, or in a special place you find meaningful. Extra Small urns also can be used to hold ashes until a scattering ceremony or as a way to divide ashes among several family members.This small keepsake urn can hold 18 cubic inches of ashes -- which is approximately 1 1/4 cups. It opens from the top with a small lid that sits on top. The lid can be sealed with household adhesive if you wish.