What is a funerary urn?

A funerary urn is a container used to hold the ashes of a deceased person after their cremation. It can be made of various materials such as clay, metal, glass, stone, or wood, and can be decorated in a variety of styles, including plain and simple, ornate and elaborate, or personalized with engravings, images, or symbols. Funerary urns serve as a way to memorialize the deceased and provide a physical object for loved ones to cherish and honor their memory.

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