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crematory

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


NOUN
morgue
Synonyms
NOUN
mortuary
Synonyms


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At the only public cemetery in Caracas, the two crematory ovens have been working at full capacity.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2025

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 Nov. 20, 2024

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

From New York Times Feb. 23, 2024

“In fact,” he said, “the general plan of the furnace was not unlike that of a crematory for dead bodies, and with the provision already described there would be absolutely no odor from the furnace.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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 May 13, 2024

The restriction was put into place two months ago, as the end of China’s “zero Covid” policy prompted a surge of Covid cases in the country — overwhelming hospitals, morgues and crematories.

From New York Times Mar. 8, 2023

Health ministry data showed that the 28 crematories in Seoul city were operating at 114.2% capacity as of Monday, while the ratio stood at about 83% in other regions such as Sejong and Jeju.

From Reuters Mar. 23, 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 Winslow, Kenelm




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