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Starting in the 19th century, cremation was introduced or reintroduced into other parts of the world. In modern times, cremation is commonly carried out with a closed furnace (cremator), at a crematorium. Cremation leaves behind an average of 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) of remains known as ashes or cremains.
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Cremation is the act of burning a body after it has died. Cremation is a popular option to dispose of (get rid of) a body instead of burying it. The place where cremations take place is called a crematorium or crematory .
Jun 4, 2020 · Let’s face it — even though cremation has gained popularity in the United States, the cremation process isn’t exactly a favorite topic to some. Here’s an overview of cremains, what they are, what they look like, and what most families do with them to honor their loved ones.
uk / krɪˈmeɪnz / us / krɪˈmeɪnz / Add to word list. the ashes that remain after a dead body has been cremated (= burned): The family were given his cremains in a decorative urn. Compare. remains. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Burying, cremating and preserving bodies. bier. burial. bury. cist. committal. cremation. cryogenic. embalmer
Jun 15, 2022 · Cremation is the process of burning a deceased body and reducing it to ash and sometimes bone fragments. The ash, also called “cremains” or “cremated remains,” can then be buried, interred in a columbarium, scattered, or kept by the family in an urn as a memento.