The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Cremation Urn The Romans either buried their dead or cremated them. After cremation, the ashes were put in an urn for burial. Cremation urns came in all shapes and could be made of pottery, metal, or even glass. This "face urn" is from Roman Britain.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Religion