what is an urn

An urn is a vessel that is typically a vase on a pedestal, often with a cover, and is used for various purposes such as preserving the ashes of the deceased. It can also be used in thought experiments in probability, where marbles or balls of different colors are used to represent different results, and the urn represents the "container" of the whole set of possible states. Additionally, urns are a common form of architectural detail and garden ornament. In the context of the internet, a URN (Uniform Resource Name) is a permanent identifier for internet resources and employs the urn scheme. Its essentially a location-independent string of characters that identifies every resource on the internet, regardless of its form, such as a website or email. Cremation urns are containers that hold the cremated remains of a deceased person and can be made from a variety of materials such as ceramic, granite, wood, crystal, glass, bronze, brass, stainless steel, and resin. They come in different sizes to accommodate the ashes of adults, young children, or multiple individuals.