Cremate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

We explore how the cremation process works, what happens to the body, how long it takes, and compare standard cremation to liquid and green options

Placed in a cremation container, the remains are incinerated in an industrial furnace and reduced to

cremetion Cremation is the disposal of a corpse by fire It is an ancient and widespread practice, second only to burial Some ancient cultures believed that fire was

cremetion The corpse is placed in a container made of wood or heavy cardboard The container is then placed into the crematory chamber, which is essentially a large