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cremation

UK
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/

Translations

cremationnoun
cremations
pl
The family chose cremation for their loved one, and the ashes were scattered at sea.
La famille a choisi la crémation pour son proche, et les cendres ont été dispersées en mer.
crémationPar extension, désigne aussi la cérémonie funéraire de crémation.
The cremation will take place at the chapel on Friday afternoon.
La crémation aura lieu à la chapelle vendredi après-midi.
Additional translations
incinérationTerme courant en français, surtout dans le registre administratif ou général.
Synonyms
burning
reduction to ashes
disposal
funeral pyre
incineration
cremationadjective
more cremation
Comp.
most cremation
Super.
UK
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
Attributive use in combinations such as "cremation urn" or "cremation service".
crématoireSe dit surtout de ce qui est lié à la crémation ou à l’incinération d’un corps.
They opted for a cremation urn instead of a traditional coffin.
Ils ont opté pour une urne crématoire au lieu d’un cercueil traditionnel.
Synonyms
crematory
cremational

Definitions

cremationnoun
The process of burning a dead body until it turns to ash, typically as part of a funeral rite.
The family chose cremation for their loved one, and the ashes were scattered at sea.
A funeral ceremony or service at which a body is burned to ashes.
The cremation will take place at the chapel on Friday afternoon.
cremationadjective
Relating to or intended for the burning of a corpse to ashes or the services connected with it.
They opted for a cremation urn instead of a traditional coffin.
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