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Urn

A container into which cremated remains are placed, or in which they are kept; may be made of various materials, including wood, marble or metal.

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urn

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A container into which cremated remains are placed, or in which they are kept; may be made of various materials, including wood, marble or metal.

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As much as an urn will hold; enough to fill an urn.

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Permanent placement of an urn into a burial site or niche.

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