Cremains: meaning, definitions and examples
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cremains
[ ˈkrēˌmānz ]
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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.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.