What is a cremation urn?

• A. A device for cremation.
• B. A container used to hold and preserve cremated remains.
• C. A family keepsake for photos.
• D. A container for burial vault.

Answer: (B)

A cremation urn is the vessel that holds and preserves the cremated remains after the cremation process. It’s designed to be a respectful, durable container, made in materials like ceramic, metal, wood, or glass, and sized to fit the ashes. The urn supports memorialization—families may place it in a niche, keep it at home, or inter it later. It isn’t the device that performs the cremation, it isn’t a container for photos, and it isn’t a container for a burial vault. Different types exist, including traditional full-size urns and keepsake urns for portions of ashes, all intended to provide a dignified way to honor the deceased.