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⚱️⚱️ Funeral Urn Emoji EmojiUnicode: 26B1 FE0F

Represents memorial or cremation urn.

Released in The ⚱️ Funeral Urn emoji was added to Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and later became part of Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ⚱️ Funeral Urn emoji commonly symbolizes remembrance after a death, cremation, and the preservation of a loved one's ashes. It is often used to express mourning, respect for the deceased, and reflection on loss. It also serves as a symbol of funerals and memorials, especially those involving cremation."

Symbolism

Respect for the deceased: The urn is a container that holds the ashes of someone who has passed away, representing the continued remembrance of a lost life.
Mourning and loss: The use of the funeral urn often symbolizes a marker of one's grief over the passing of a loved one.
Spiritual continuation: For some cultures, the urn represents the ongoing connection to the spirit of the deceased after physical death.

Common Usage Scenarios

Expressing sorrow or remembrance after the death of someone.
Talking about the topic of funerals, cremation services, or memorial events.
Acknowledging anniversaries of a person's death or commemorative days.

Usage Examples in Conversation

It's been a year since grandma passed away. ⚱️ Miss you every day. 💔

We are holding a small cremation ceremony next week for him. ⚱️

Gone but never forgotten. ⚱️ In loving memory.

We'll be spreading her ashes by the lake this weekend. ⚱️ Rest in peace.

Today was the funeral, such a hard day. ⚱️ Still processing it all.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Avoid using the ⚱️ emoji in casual or light-hearted conversations, as it represents sensitive topics like death and mourning.
Be mindful of cultural sensitivities— different cultures or belief systems may interpret the concept of cremation in varied ways.
Use this emoji to show empathy and support when discussing deaths, funerals, or memorials, rather than in jest.