cremation
noun
the act of reducing a dead body to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
cremations
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pluralof cremation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, cremations are projected to increase from about 1.95 million in 2024 to 2.53 million in 2035, and then to 3.10 million by 2045, according to the NFDA.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
By 2026, cremations are projected to reach about 2 million — more than twice the estimated 912,000 burials — representing a cremation rate of 64.3%, per the NFDA.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
As part of the outpouring of solidarity from Venezuelans, many private funeral homes have offered free hearses to transport the dead, and free cremations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Public Health Minister Jenni Minto said it was an "environmentally friendly alternative" to more traditional burials or cremations.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
‘And what is the percentage of cremations in your business?’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
