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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

Any personal anecdote or social media report from China — scarce medicines, overrun hospitals, overflowing crematories — is possible fodder for researchers’ models.

From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022

China reported only seven deaths from Covid so far this week, but reports of crowded crematories and funeral homes have raised concerns about the accuracy of government data.

From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

Most of the families of the victims completed the traditional third-day funeral procession on Wednesday, dressed in black and carrying the portrait and remains of their loved ones to crematories and cemeteries.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2022

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

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 Kenelm Winslow


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