crematorium

[kree-muh-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr-, krem-uh-]

noun

plural

crematoriums, crematoria 

1. a crematory.

crematorium

/ ˌkrɛməˈtɔːrɪəm /

noun

1. a building in which corpses are cremated

Word History and Origins

Origin of crematorium¹

1875–80; Latinization of crematory; -tory ²

Example Sentences

The State Attorney General's office later concluded that there was no evidence of a crematorium at the site.

From BBC

Authorities believe the couple dropped off the first dog at a crematorium on June 13.

From Los Angeles Times

The deceased dogs were taken to multiple crematoriums and Oldoerp said he believed police were able to retrieve all of their bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

A visibly upset Ramesh was one of the pall bearers who carried his brother's coffin to the crematorium in the town of Diu, his arm and face still covered in white bandages.

From BBC

It was the early 1980s when residents of a Pasadena neighborhood noticed something amiss at the nearby crematorium.

From Los Angeles Times