Example Sentences

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"We have now 100% confirmed that we have cremated mum and dad, as mum and dad. It was a long process but it was definitely a necessary one."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

“I would have cremated you and placed you in the mausoleum with your parents. I know you wanted nothing more.”

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2018

“We would have cremated him,” she added, “and at least been able to have closure, and say goodbye.”

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2016

Some of the pet owners affected were at court wearing t-shirts with photos of the pets she should have cremated.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2011

One is of a citizen of old Nazi Germany who was supposed to have cremated himself in a bunker.

From Operation Earthworm by Archibald, Joe