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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