Abstract: A cremation urn and keepsake holder is provided. The urn and keepsake holder includes a housing of a general overall construction and appearance of a hard cover book and includes two book leafs which are hingidly attached to one another and which are rotatable to open the housing as a typical book would be opened. One book leaf provides a first compartment for receiving keepsake articles and can include a photograph holder. The second book leaf provides a second, hermetical sealed compartment for receiving and holding cremation remains. A container assembly can be provided for storing additional keepsake articles, and a decorative pillow can be provide for the attachment of keepsake articles. When the leafs are closed, the keepsake articles are safely retained by the housing.