A device and related methods of use may be used to aid in snuffing out, suffocating, extinguishing, or otherwise putting out a burning or smoking item, such as a cigarette or a cigar. The device may include a feature or area for receiving ash or other byproducts of burning, such as an ashtray, and may include a hood-like area, opening, or feature. Cylindrical, substantially cylindrical, or otherwise elongated items may be placed within a receiving area, wherein burning, smoking, or displacement may deprive the item of oxygen and extinguish the item. Quality of items, as retained for later use, may be improved over other means of extinguishing. The device may be made of a variety of materials, such as glass, resin, metal, clay, or hybrid materials, and may include a range of coloring and designs.