Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crematory
noun
/ˈkrɪməˌtɔːri/
Definition
A place where a dead person’s body is cremated.
Examples
- The crematory was located next to the cemetery.
- Families often choose a crematory for various reasons, including space constraints and personal beliefs.
- After the service, the body was taken to the crematory for the final rites.
Meaning
A facility designed for the process of reducing a body to ashes through burning.
Synonyms
- cremation facility
- crematorium
- funeral pyre
