The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MOURNERS
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The straight part
We know that "Those making grimaces around urn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those making grimaces around urn = mourners.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOURNERS mean?
MOURNERS noun- Someone filled with or expressing grief or sadness, especially over a death; someone who mourns.