1. of, relating to, or used for the cremation of a dead body or the holding of cremated ashes
Usage: formal; often used in the phrase 'cinerary urn'

Examples

• The family selected a cinerary urn made of marble for the cremated remains.
• Cinerary vessels were common in ancient Roman burial practices.
• She placed her grandmother's ashes in a cinerary container.
• The museum displayed several cinerary urns from the Bronze Age.
• They chose a simple cinerary urn for the memorial service.