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Cremating: meaning, definitions and examples

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cremating

 

[ krɪˈmeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

funeral practice

Cremating refers to the process of reducing a body to ashes through combustion. This practice is often chosen as an alternative to burial in order to honor the deceased or due to personal beliefs surrounding death and afterlife.

Synonyms

burning, incinerating

Examples of usage

  • The family chose cremating as their preferred method of honoring their loved one.
  • Cremating rather than burying can be more environmentally friendly.
  • Many cultures have traditional practices surrounding cremating the deceased.

Translations

Translations of the word "cremating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cremação

🇮🇳 अंत्येष्टि

🇩🇪 Einäschern

🇮🇩 cremation

🇺🇦 кремація

🇵🇱 kremacja

🇯🇵 火葬

🇫🇷 crémation

🇪🇸 cremación

🇹🇷 kremasyon

🇰🇷 화장

🇸🇦 حرق

🇨🇿 kremace

🇸🇰 kremácia

🇨🇳 火葬

🇸🇮 kremacija

🇮🇸 kremun

🇰🇿 кремдеу

🇬🇪 წვის

🇦🇿 cəllama

🇲🇽 cremación

Etymology

The term 'cremating' originates from the Latin word 'cremare', which means 'to burn'. This practice dates back to ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Romans, who believed that fire could liberate the soul from the body. The historical use of cremation has evolved over centuries, with various cultures adopting and adapting the practice based on their beliefs about death and the afterlife. In the 19th century, cremation began to gain popularity in Europe and North America, partly as a response to health concerns associated with overcrowded cemeteries. Modern cremation services emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to a growing acceptance of this method as a respectful and meaningful way to handle human remains.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,063, 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.