Urns

/ɜrnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of urn; decorative containers, often used to hold the ashes of someone who has been cremated.

Etymology

From Latin 'urna,' originally meaning a water pitcher or jar used for storing various things. The Romans used urns for cremated remains, a practice that continued through history.

Kelly Says

Urns have been found in archaeological digs from ancient civilizations across the world—they tell us how people honored their dead and what they believed happened after life, revealing deep human values.

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