crematory
Americannoun
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crematories
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a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done.
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a furnace for cremating.
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At the only public cemetery in Caracas, the two crematory ovens have been working at full capacity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Also, they usually include a fireproof ID medallion that crematory operators attach to the body before burning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
Many of the pacemakers come from Implant Recycling, LLC, a Michigan environmental and recycling company that services the crematory and cemetery industries.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024
Before the orca’s remains were transported, Morris brushed her box off with cedar boughs, brought from home, to cleanse any negativity, with the crematory asked to later burn the branches, Morris said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
“In fact,” he said, “the general plan of the furnace was not unlike that of a crematory for dead bodies, and with the provision already described there would be absolutely no odor from the furnace.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Return to Nature gave Wilson’s family and some others death certificates stating their loved ones’ remains had been handled by one of two crematories.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
The estimates also align more closely with the evidence of overwhelmed hospitals and crematories than the official figures do.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Some trumpet their connections to workers at various crematories and hospitals.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
"We've discussed ways to reinforce the crematories to reduce public inconvenience," health ministry official Son Young-rae said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 23, 2022
Much of the refuse in the streets was burned outside at points designated as crematories.
From The Career of Leonard Wood by Joseph Hamblen Sears
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