Shipping policy
Business Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time
- Closed on Federal holidays
- Orders can be placed 24/7 through our website at www.northamericanurns.com
Order Processing Times
- Orders received before 2:00 PM Central Time begin processing the same business day
- Orders placed after 2:00 PM CST begin processing the next business day
- Standard fulfillment time up to 3 business days
- Engraved items require an additional 1–2 business days for fulfillment
- Orders placed on weekends or holidays begin processing on the next business day (Example: An order placed Monday at 4:00 PM CST will begin processing Tuesday")
Urgent Orders
We understand that some situations require faster delivery:
- Requests for processing faster than our standard 2-3 business days may incur additional shipping and handling fees
- While we will attempt to expedite urgent orders, we cannot guarantee faster processing
- For time-sensitive orders that can accommodate standard processing, we recommend selecting expedited shipping at checkout
- Please note urgent needs in the order notes during checkout
- Holiday schedules may cause additional delays of up to 2 days
Shipping Methods and Costs
- Shipping costs are calculated and charged separately
- We maintain long-term contracts with major carriers to provide competitive shipping rates
- Available expedited options include: Next Day Air / 2nd Day Air / 3-Day Select
- Exact shipping costs will be calculated at checkout based on destination and service level
Tracking Information
- Tracking numbers are provided via email when orders ship
- All shipments include tracking at no additional cost
Claims and Damage Procedure
If merchandise arrives damaged:
- Take photographs immediately
- Contact us promptly
- Retain damaged items and original shipping carton
- Claims must be made within 15 days of receipt
- We will arrange for return or disposal of damaged items
- Items will be replaced at no additional charge or refunded
Contact Information
For shipping inquiries:
- Email: support@northamericanurns.com
- Phone: 612 380-0654
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time
- After hours: Messages taken by answering service
Quality Guarantee
While we ensure careful packaging and shipping of all products, please note that due to the handcrafted nature of many items, slight variances in appearance from website images may occur. We stand behind the quality of every product and will replace any item that doesn't meet your satisfaction.
Holiday Shipping
- Federal holidays may cause additional processing and shipping delays
- Holiday schedules can add up to 2 extra days to delivery times
- Plan accordingly for holiday period orders
Policy Updates
North American Urns and Memorials reserves the right to modify this shipping policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and will be effective immediately upon posting.