noun

cremation

cremation

Cremation is becoming more common than burial.

Cremation is becoming more common than burial.

He requested cremation in his will.

He requested cremation in his will.

((uncountable)) the practice of burning a dead body The family chose cremation for their loved one.

Synonyms: incineration; Antonyms: burial, interment

From Latin 'cremare', meaning 'to burn'.

Think of 'create ash'. Cremation is the process that turns a body into ashes.

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