What is an urn in the context of funeral services?

An urn, in the context of funeral services, is specifically designed as a container to hold the cremated remains of a deceased individual. After the cremation process, which reduces the body to ash and bone fragments, these remains are often collected and placed in an urn. Urns come in various sizes, materials, and designs, allowing families to choose one that may have personal significance or align with the deceased’s preferences.

Choosing an urn provides a respectful means to preserve the remains, and families often display them in a place of honor at home or during memorial services. This option helps to facilitate remembrance and keeps the memory of the loved one alive in a tangible way. Other choices relating to burial plots, caskets, or memorial plaques refer to distinct aspects of funerary practices but do not specifically define what an urn is within this framework.