Definition of Urn

a vase that is used to hold the ashes of a body that was cremated

Examples of Urn in a sentence

After my grandpa was cremated, his ashes were placed in a floral urn for safe keeping.  🔊

The urn sitting on the mantle holds uncle John and Aunt Stephanie’s mixed remains.  🔊

At the funeral home, a special urn was purchased by the family looking for a special container for their loved one’s ashes.  🔊

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