Question 1

How much does an urn for ashes cost?

Accepted Answer

We are a manufacturer specializing in creating premium funeral urns. Each urn is made in Poland and hand-decorated. Depending on the design and color, prices may vary, but the price range for the current assortment is PLN 1,860-5,070.

Question 2

How much does it cost to ship a funeral urn?

Accepted Answer

Delivery of premium urns is free within Poland and the entire European Union.

Question 3

What is the shipping time for an urn for ashes?

Accepted Answer

Urns ordered before 1:00 p.m. will be shipped the same day. Parcels ordered in Poland will be delivered to you the following day, while parcels ordered in the European Union will be delivered within 2-3 days.

We send parcels to the indicated address, to parcel lockers or directly to funeral homes and crematoriums.

Question 4

Why are funeral urns described on the website as luxury urns?

Accepted Answer

The entire production process takes place in Poland. Each of our products is hand-made and painted, which makes each urn one of a kind. We offer a wide range of designs - from minimalist to richer, artistic compositions, but each piece is created by a team of skilled craftsmen.

Question 5

Do I need to create an account to purchase products on this site?

Accepted Answer

No, an account is not required to purchase cremation urns on this website, simply complete your customer and shipping details to purchase products on this website.

Question 6

What is a cremation urn and how to choose the right one?

Accepted Answer

A cremation urn, also known as a funeral urn or an urn for ashes, is a vessel used to hold the ashes of the deceased after their cremation. It is an important element of modern funeral practices.

The urn you choose should reflect the person you wish to commemorate, their personality, and their life.

Question 7

What material is best for an urn?

Accepted Answer

Cremation urns are available in a wide range of styles and made from a variety of materials, including metal, wood, ceramic and composites.

Ceramic urns are a combination of modern elegance and unique design. Each one is created in a process similar to the creation of a work of art, which makes each one one of a kind. Although ceramic is not the most resistant material, its unique aesthetic gives it a timeless character.

Question 8

What are the dimensions of the urn for ashes?

Accepted Answer

Each urn for ashes, available at www.vdb-urn.com (http://www.vdb-urn.com/), has the dimensions of each model in it's description.

Question 9

Can a funeral home refuse to accept an urn for ashes?

Accepted Answer

No, a funeral home cannot refuse to accept a cremation urn, even if it was purchased independently.

Question 10

Funeral allowance ZUS

Accepted Answer

The funeral allowance from ZUS is a one-time benefit that is due to people who have incurred funeral costs. It is paid in connection with the organization of the burial of an insured person, pensioner, annuity holder or a family member of these people. Here is the most important information about the rules for granting it:

Who is eligible?
Funeral allowance may be received by:
1. Natural persons – e.g. family members, but also other persons who actually covered the funeral costs.
2. Institutions – e.g. funeral homes, social welfare homes, commune, parish or other entities that paid for the funeral.

Benefit amount
• The maximum amount of the benefit is PLN 4,000 – regardless of the actual costs incurred.
• If the funeral costs are borne by more than one person/institution, the benefit amount may be divided proportionally.

Conditions of granting
A funeral allowance is payable if the deceased:
• Was covered by social insurance (e.g. employed, running a business).
• He was a pensioner or an annuity holder.
• Was a family member of the insured person/pensioner/annuitant (e.g. spouse, child, parent).

Question 11

How to apply (ZUS)

Accepted Answer

1. Documents required by ZUS :
• Completed application for funeral allowance (form Z-12).
• Death certificate of the deceased person (original or copy).
• Documents confirming coverage of funeral costs (e.g. invoices, bills).
• A document confirming relationship with the deceased person (if the application is submitted by a family member).

2. Where to submit?
• The application can be submitted in person at a ZUS branch, sent by post or via the PUE ZUS (https://www.zus.pl/)platform.

3. Deadline :
• The application must be submitted within 12 months of the date of death .

Question 12

When does ZUS pay benefits?

Accepted Answer

ZUS considers the application and pays the benefit within 30 days of submitting a complete set of documents.