Abstract: An ashtray includes an insert with a cylindrical section having at least one radial or side opening therethrough and lugs at one end to restrict the movement of a cigarette. An entry to the cylindrical section is provided. The side opening is sized to fit over a burning portion of a lighted cigarette to diminish the rate of combustion and simultaneously suppress smoke while permitting the cigarette to continue to burn for more than a few seconds, but causing extinguishment after a defined period greater than a few seconds. The holder may be used in combination with a table top ashtray, a cup holder ashtray or various other ashtrays.