What is a pyre?

A pyre is specifically defined as a ceremonial fire used for the purpose of cremation. In many cultures, this practice involves constructing a pile of wood where a deceased person’s body is placed, and the fire is set to facilitate the process of cremation. The flames consume the body, reducing it to ashes, which can then be collected and often placed in an urn or scattered in a meaningful location.

The other options represent different aspects of burial and memorial practices but do not align with the definition of a pyre. A burial vault refers to a container designed to hold a casket and protect it from the elements. An outdoor urn is typically used for storing cremated remains but is not the same as a pyre. A grave marker serves to identify a burial site and commemorate the deceased but does not involve the act of cremation itself.