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Cremains: meaning, definitions and examples

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cremains

 

[ ˈkrēˌmānz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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Cremains refer to the remains of a deceased person after cremation. The process of cremation involves reducing the body to bone fragments through intense heat. These bone fragments are then pulverized into a fine powder, which is what is commonly referred to as cremains.

Examples of usage

  • The family scattered the cremains of their loved one in the ocean, as per their final wishes.
  • After the cremation, the funeral home provided the family with the cremains in an urn.
  • The cremains were buried in a special plot at the cemetery.

Translations

Translations of the word "cremains" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cinzas cremadas

🇮🇳 अस्थि अवशेष

🇩🇪 Kremationsasche

🇮🇩 abu kremasi

🇺🇦 кремовані залишки

🇵🇱 prochy ze spopielenia

🇯🇵 火葬遺骨

🇫🇷 cendres de crémation

🇪🇸 cenizas de cremación

🇹🇷 kremasyon küller

🇰🇷 화장한 유골

🇸🇦 رماد الجثث المحروقة

🇨🇿 popel po kremaci

🇸🇰 kremované pozostatky

🇨🇳 火葬遗骸

🇸🇮 kremirani ostanki

🇮🇸 brenndar leifar

🇰🇿 өртең қалдықтары

🇬🇪 დამწვარი ნეშტი

🇦🇿 kremasiya külləri

🇲🇽 cenizas de cremación

Etymology

The term 'cremains' is a portmanteau of 'cremated' and 'remains'. Cremation as a funerary practice has been around for centuries, with different cultures and civilizations adopting it for various reasons. In modern times, cremation has become a popular choice for final disposition, partly due to its perceived environmental benefits and flexibility in memorialization options.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,017, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.