An empty urn found in a UK supermarket was confirmed not to contain ashes after inspection.

A Lidl supermarket in Colchester, Essex, confirmed an urn labeled as containing cremated ashes found in a shopping trolley was empty after a crematorium inspection. The biodegradable urn, believed to have come from Andover, Hampshire, over 140 miles away, was handed in by a customer and securely stored. Authorities found no human remains, leaving the urn’s presence unexplained. Local officials urged anyone encountering similar items to contact bereavement services, praising the store and community for their respectful handling.