Crematory Meaning in English
word
ˈkrɛməˌtɔɹi
KREM-uh-tor-ee
ˈkriːmətəri
KREE-muh-tuh-ree
Definition
A crematory is a place or facility where dead bodies are burned and reduced to ashes as a form of final disposition.
Usage & Nuances
'Crematory' is mainly used in American English; British English often uses 'crematorium'. The term is formal and used in discussions of funerals, burials, or end-of-life arrangements. It refers to the facility, not the act (which is 'cremation').
Spanish: crematorioPortuguese (BR): crematórioPortuguese (PT): crematórioChinese (Simplified): 火葬场Chinese (Traditional): 火葬場Hindi: श्मशान (crematorium)Arabic: محرقة (للحرق الجنائزي)Bengali: শ্মশান - দাহাগৃহRussian: крематорийJapanese: 火葬場Vietnamese: nhà hỏa tángKorean: 화장장Turkish: krematoryumUrdu: شمشی کدہIndonesian: krematorium
Example Sentences
The city built a new crematory last year.
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His family chose a crematory for his final arrangements.
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A crematory is different from a cemetery.
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I felt uneasy walking past the old crematory at night.
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They’re holding the memorial service right next to the crematory.
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After the process at the crematory, the ashes were given to the family.
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