Crematory: meaning, definitions and examples
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crematory
[ krɪˈmeɪtəri ]
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
Word origin
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.
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