An urn.
its called being cremated. or cremation.
Catholics believe cremation is acceptable only if the ashes are given proper burial. They believe that scattering or displaying the ashes violates human dignity.
Observant jews bury the dead in a wood casket. Jews do not embalm the dead and the casket is buried directly in a grave. Judaism does not permit burial vaults and believes "ashes tto ashes, dust to dust". In Israel caskets are not used.
Cremated, his ashes scattered in the Mediterranean by an Israeli Naval vessel.
They buried them either by cremation or interment, depending on the fashion of the times. The ashes or coffins were taken to a tomb or a mausoleum outside of the city.
Burning the dead.
A person who decorates dead bodies is called an embalmer or a mortician. They are responsible for preserving and preparing the deceased for burial or cremation, often including tasks such as cosmetology and dressing.
The average weight of cremated human remains, also known as ashes or cremains, is around 5-7 pounds for an adult. This weight can vary depending on factors such as the person's size and bone density.
The thing that holds dead man ashes is called an Urn I believe :)
Dead Like Me - 2003 Ashes to Ashes 2-11 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:6 USA:TV-MA
Mummification
embalming Mumification