cremation
noun/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,241 most common English word
Meaning
The disposal of a dead body by burning it to ashes.
Example sentence
After long discussions, the family decided that cremation was the most fitting farewell for their beloved grandmother.
Synonyms & related words
- incineration
- burning
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