Funeral Urn Symbol
⚱ is the funeral urn symbol, commonly used to represent cremation, memorials, or remembrance.
U+26B1
The ⚱ character is named “FUNERAL URN” (U+26B1). It’s useful when you want a clear visual cue for remembrance or cremation-related themes. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Funeral Urn Symbol Meaning
⚱ (Unicode name: “FUNERAL URN”, code point U+26B1) depicts a funeral urn. In everyday use, it often conveys themes of memorial, remembrance, and cremation. Designers may use it for event materials, condolence cards, or icons related to memorial services. In text messages and social posts, it can signal respect, loss, or a ceremony involving an urn. Because it’s a symbolic pictogram rather than a language character, its meaning can be context-dependent, but the urn imagery is generally recognizable for grief and remembrance topics.
Common uses
- •Condolence messages and memorial captions
- •Icons or labels for cremation or memorial services
- •Programs, flyers, or website headings for remembrance events
- •Accessibility-friendly emoji-style markers for death-related topics
- •Illustrations in articles discussing loss, remembrance, or funerary practices
Examples
⚱ Funeral Urn Symbol
- ⚱Rest in peace. ⚱
- ⚱In loving memory ⚱
- ⚱Memorial service details inside ⚱
- ⚱Cremation and burial information ⚱
- ⚱Remembering those we lost ⚱
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26B1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⚱ | |
| HTML Code | ⚱ | |
| CSS | \26B1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9905 | |
| Decimal | 9905 |
How to type Funeral Urn Symbol (⚱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9905 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 26B1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 26B1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 26b1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⚱ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Funeral Urn symbol mean?
⚱ (Unicode name: “FUNERAL URN”, code point U+26B1) depicts a funeral urn. In everyday use, it often conveys themes of memorial, remembrance, and cremation. Designers may use it for event materials, condolence cards, or icons related to memorial services. In text messages and social posts, it can signal respect, loss, or a ceremony involving an urn. Because it’s a symbolic pictogram rather than a language character, its meaning can be context-dependent, but the urn imagery is generally recognizable for grief and remembrance topics.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⚱?
The Unicode name is “FUNERAL URN” and the code point is U+26B1.
How do I copy the symbol ⚱?
Copy and paste the character itself (⚱) from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (⚱) or Unicode escapes.
How can I use ⚱ in programming languages?
You can use the HTML entity (⚱), the CSS escape (\26B1), or the JavaScript escape (\u{26B1}) depending on your environment.
Does ⚱ always mean the same thing?
Its most common meaning is funeral urn symbolism related to cremation and remembrance, but exact intent can vary by context (e.g., memorial event vs. general loss).