Meaning & use
Cremation
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The disposal of a dead body by burning it to ashes.
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The family chose cremation over a traditional burial.
Cremation rates have risen steadily in many countries over the past few decades.
A note on using this word
Cremation dates back thousands of years and is a central funerary practice in several major religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism.
Words with a similar meaning
incineration
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Words with an opposite meaning
burialinterment
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