crematory
noun
a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done.
crematories
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pluralof crematory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
Any personal anecdote or social media report from China — scarce medicines, overrun hospitals, overflowing crematories — is possible fodder for researchers’ models.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
Across the country, an acute shortage of medicine, videos of people crowding hospitals, and long lines outside crematories and funeral homes marked a stark contrast with the seven deaths reported by the government this week.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
Meanwhile, a recent surge in COVID-19 deaths in South Korea has strained crematories and funeral homes leaving families struggling with funeral arrangements.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
The liquid portion of the sewage is allowed to drain and discharge into water courses, and the more or less solid residues are collected and cremated in suitable crematories.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow
