How is an urn different from a vase?

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How is an urn different from a vase?

Question #138274. Asked by endoverend.
Last updated Nov 21 2014.
Originally posted Nov 20 2014 8:26 PM.

tazman6619

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tazman6619

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An urn is a type of vase most often used for storing the cremated ashes of the deceased. When it has a spigot and is not a vase it is used for brewing tea or hot water for beverages.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/urn

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vase?s=t

Nov 21 2014, 12:45 AM

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Answer 1

A vase is a container (usually for flowers) which can be any shape, eg cylindrical, round etc.
An urn is a type of vase with a narrow neck, a footed pedestal and often a handle on each side. Urns can be used to store the ashes of a loved one and giant-sized ones are used as garden ornaments.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urn