A funerary vase, also known as an urn or cinerary urn, is a container used for holding the cremated remains of a deceased person. Other synonyms for the term funerary vase include burial urn, death jar, ossuary, reliquary, cremation urn, and funeral casket. Each of these terms describes a vessel used for holding the remains of the deceased, but may differ in cultural or religious context. For instance, an ossuary is a container used for holding the bones of multiple deceased individuals, while a reliquary is a container used for holding the remains of a saint or holy person. Regardless of the term used, these vessels serve as a way to honor and commemorate the life of the deceased.