CEFR B1

cremation

noun

Meaning

The act or process of burning a dead body to ashes.

Examples

The family chose cremation over burial for their beloved pet.
Cremation is a common funeral practice in many cultures.

Synonyms: burning, incineration, burning to ashes, reduction by fire

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cremation (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kriːˈmeɪʃn/

Definition

The act or process of burning a dead body to ashes.

Examples

The family chose cremation over burial for their beloved pet.
Cremation is a common funeral practice in many cultures.
The will specified that his cremation should be followed by scattering of the ashes at sea.

How to Use cremation

cremation of (prepositional phrase): Indicating whose body is being cremated. — "The cremation of the king was a state event."
cremation services (collocation): The services provided by a funeral home related to cremation. — "We inquired about the cost of cremation services."
cremation urn (collocation): A container used to hold the ashes after cremation. — "He selected a simple wooden cremation urn."

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