Vase for ashes (3)
I believe the answer is:
urn
'vase for ashes' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for urn that I've seen before include "Tall vase with stem" , "Ornamental vessel" , "Receptacle for human ashes" , "Run to get Greek vase" , "Vase with handles" .)