Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cremator

noun
/ˈkriːmeɪtər/
Definition
A person or machine that carries out the process of cremation.
Examples
  • The cremator is used to cremate bodies in a dignified manner.
  • Many crematoriums are equipped with modern cremators that ensure efficiency and respect during the process.
Meaning
A cremator is typically used in cremation facilities to reduce a deceased body to ash and bone fragments through intense heat.
Synonyms
  • Incinerator
  • Cremation facility
  • Crematory