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Cremated: meaning, definitions and examples

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cremated

 

[ ˈkriːmeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

after death

Cremated refers to the process of reducing a deceased person's body to ashes through the use of high-temperature burning. This method is often chosen as an alternative to traditional burial, and it can take place in a crematorium. The ashes, known as cremains, may be kept in an urn, scattered, or buried, depending on the wishes of the deceased or their family. The act of cremation is often seen as a way to honor the deceased and celebrate their life.

Synonyms

burned, incinerated, reduced to ashes

Examples of usage

  • She was cremated and her ashes were scattered in the sea.
  • After his passing, the family decided to have him cremated.
  • Many people choose to be cremated rather than buried.
  • Cremated remains can be placed in a decorative urn.

Translations

Translations of the word "cremated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cremado

🇮🇳 अंत्येष्टि की गई

🇩🇪 einäschern

🇮🇩 dikremasi

🇺🇦 попалений

🇵🇱 skremowany

🇯🇵 火葬された

🇫🇷 incinéré

🇪🇸 cremado

🇹🇷 kremasyon yapılmış

🇰🇷 화장된

🇸🇦 محروق

🇨🇿 spálený

🇸🇰 skremovaný

🇨🇳 火化的

🇸🇮 sežgan

🇮🇸 kremt

🇰🇿 кремделген

🇬🇪 წვის ქვეშ

🇦🇿 yandırılmış

🇲🇽 cremado

Word origin

The term 'cremate' comes from the Latin word 'crematus', which is the past participle of 'cremare', meaning 'to burn'. The use of cremation dates back thousands of years, with practices recorded in ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Romans. In these societies, cremation was often a rite associated with honoring the dead and was believed to release the spirit from the physical body. Over time, attitudes toward cremation have evolved, especially with the rise of organized religions and changing burial practices. In modern times, cremation has gained popularity in many cultures due to urbanization, the rising cost of burial plots, and changing beliefs about death and the afterlife. Today, cremation is seen as a dignified and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,141, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.