crematory

American  

[kree-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, krem-uh-] / ˈkri məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈkrɛm ə- /

noun

PLURAL

crematories

1. a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done.

2. a furnace for cremating.

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adjective

1. of or relating to cremation.

crematory British  

/ -trɪ, ˈkrɛmətərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to cremation or crematoriums

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noun

1. another word (esp US) for crematorium

Etymology

Origin of crematory

First recorded in 1875–80; cremate + -ory ²

Example Sentences

Also, they usually include a fireproof ID medallion that crematory operators attach to the body before burning.

From Los Angeles Times

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

We do not see — as we do in the film “The Zone of Interest,” which features some of the same characters and locations — smoke from crematories or glowing evil light at night.

From New York Times

She visited a crematory and a crowded hospital, where rolling beds lined the hallway.

From New York Times

In another room, Rudolf meets with the engineers of a crematory.

From New York Times

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