Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crematorio

noun

kree-mah-taw-ree-oh

Definition

A facility where the cremation of dead bodies takes place.

Examples

Many families choose to hold a ceremony at the crematorio before the cremation takes place.
In some cultures, the crematorio is a place for ritual practices associated with honoring the deceased.
The crematorio is equipped with high-temperature furnaces to ensure complete combustion.

Meaning

The term refers to a specific place designed for the process of cremation, which involves incinerating a body to dispose of it in a sanitary and efficient manner.