Urn and a method for forming a body that comprises powdery mortal remains

摘要

The invention relates to a new type of urn. According to the invention it concerns an urn with an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with the powdery mortal remains, said opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. The ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powdery mortal remains (ashes) and a binder, where the binder is selected from a water-soluble binder and an agent that disintegrates under the influence of water. The mortal remains are introduced into the earth under the influence of (rain) water. The invention also relates to a method for making such a body.