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cremation
/krɪˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
1
The process of reducing a human or animal body to ashes by means of intense heat, typically as part of a funeral rite.
2
The ceremonial burning of a deceased person's remains, often followed by the scattering or interment of the ashes.
Examples
After the disastrous barbecue, my uncle joked that the chicken deserved a full cremation ceremony.
She opted for cremation because she didn't want to spend eternity six feet under someone's dream patio.
In Viking lore, cremation on a fiery longship was the rockstar exit strategy of the ancient world.
The pet store offered 'diamond cremation' for goldfish, turning Nemo into bling for your keychain.