cremate (Meaning)

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cremate (v)

reduce to ashes

The family decided to cremate their loved one, as per their final wishes.
After the funeral service, the deceased was cremated at the local crematorium.
It is becoming increasingly common for people to choose to be cremated rather than buried.
The crematorium offered various options for the disposal of cremated remains, including scattering, burial, or keeping them in an urn.
The family gathered to witness the cremation of their beloved family member.
The decision to cremate their pet was a difficult one for the family, but they found comfort in knowing they could keep the ashes.
In some cultures, it is customary to cremate the deceased and then scatter their ashes in a meaningful location.
The cremation process typically takes several hours to complete.
The deceased had requested to be cremated and have their ashes scattered in the mountains they loved so dearly.
The crematorium staff handled the cremation with utmost care and respect for the deceased and their family.

reduce to ashes

ignite, ash,incinerate, kiln, torch, enflame, scorch, inflame, fire, enkindle

stamp (out),stamp (out), extinguish, extinguish, put out, put out, snuff (out), snuff (out), douse, quench

The family decided to cremate their loved one, as per their final wishes.

After the funeral service, the deceased was cremated at the local crematorium.

It is becoming increasingly common for people to choose to be cremated rather than buried.

The crematorium offered various options for the disposal of cremated remains, including scattering, burial, or keeping them in an urn.