cremation

[kriːˈmeɪʃən]

cremation Definition

  • 1the act of burning a dead body, typically in a ceremonial context
  • 2the process of reducing a dead body to ashes by burning it

Using cremation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cremation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The family opted for cremation instead of burial.

  • Example

    Cremation is a common practice in some cultures.

  • Example

    The ashes from the cremation were scattered at sea.

cremation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cremation

Phrases with cremation

  • a type of cremation where the body is cremated immediately after death, without a funeral service or wake

    Example

    The family chose direct cremation for their loved one.

  • a container used to hold the ashes of a person who has been cremated

    Example

    The cremation urn was placed on the mantel.

  • jewelry that contains a small amount of the ashes of a person who has been cremated

    Example

    She wore a necklace with a small vial of her mother's ashes, which was a piece of cremation jewelry.

Origins of cremation

from Latin 'crematio', meaning 'a burning'

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Summary: cremation in Brief

'Cremation' [kriːˈmeɪʃən] refers to the act of burning a dead body, often in a ceremonial context, and the process of reducing a body to ashes. It is an alternative to traditional burial and is common in some cultures. Phrases like 'direct cremation' and 'cremation urn' are associated with the practice.