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cremation

UK
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/

Translations

cremationnoun
cremations
pl
The family chose cremation for their loved one.
Семья выбрала кремацию для своего близкого.
Synonyms
incineration
burning
funeral pyre
disposal
reduction to ashes
cremationadjective
more cremation
Comp.
most cremation
Super.
UK
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
US
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
Attributive use in combinations such as "cremation urn" or "cremation service".
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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