crematory
Americannoun
plural
crematories-
a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done.
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a furnace for cremating.
adjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of crematory
Example Sentences
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The death was reported in an obituary posted on the website of the Avery-Storti Funeral Home and Crematory in Wakefield, R.I.
From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023
Ellen Wynn McBrayer, president of Jones-Wynn Funeral Homes & Crematory near Atlanta, helped a woman with two young children plan the funeral for her husband, who died from the virus.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022
The Pocatello Police Department said officers arrived at Downard Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday to investigate "suspicious circumstances" without elaborating further.
From Fox News • Sep. 3, 2021
It was much the same at the Fresh Pond Crematory in Middle Village, Queens, where the four cast-iron units are handling more than 75 bodies each week, up from the usual 45.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2020
Marlenee, who lived in Bozeman, died Sunday, according to a notice by Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service and Crematory.
From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2020
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