Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crematorium

noun

/kriˈmɔːtəriəm/

Definition

A facility or place where cremation, the process of reducing a body to ashes using fire, takes place.

Examples

The family decided to hold a service at the crematorium before the cremation took place.
Many crematoriums offer various memorial services to honor the deceased.
After the funeral, the body was taken to the crematorium for cremation.

Meaning

Crematoriums are used for the disposal of human remains as an alternative to traditional burial, often in accordance with the wishes of the deceased or their family.