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crematory

 

[ krɪˈmeɪtəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place of burial

A crematory is a facility where the cremation of deceased individuals takes place. It typically includes an area for receiving the body, as well as a furnace or retort for conducting the cremation process. In some cultures, crematories serve as an alternative to traditional burial methods.

Synonyms

burning place, crematorium

Examples of usage

  • She chose the crematory for her mother's final wishes.
  • The crematory was located close to the cemetery.
  • After the funeral, the family proceeded to the crematory.

Translations

Translations of the word "crematory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crematório

🇮🇳 दाह गृह

🇩🇪 Krematorium

🇮🇩 krematorium

🇺🇦 крематорій

🇵🇱 krematorium

🇯🇵 火葬場

🇫🇷 crématorium

🇪🇸 crematorio

🇹🇷 krematoryum

🇰🇷 화장터

🇸🇦 محرقة

🇨🇿 krematorium

🇸🇰 krematórium

🇨🇳 火葬场

🇸🇮 krematorij

🇮🇸 krematorium

🇰🇿 крематорий

🇬🇪 კრემატორია

🇦🇿 krematoriya

🇲🇽 crematorio

Etymology

The term 'crematory' derives from the Latin word 'cremare', which means 'to burn'. This practice dates back to ancient civilizations, where the burning of the deceased was a method of honoring the dead and facilitating their journey into the afterlife. The use of cremation has varied across cultures and eras, but it has seen a modern resurgence, particularly in Western societies, due to factors such as environmental concerns, increased mobility, and changing attitudes toward death. As a result, the facilities where cremation occurs have become important components of the funeral industry, evolving to offer a range of services aligned with contemporary values surrounding death and memorialization.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,929 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.