cremate

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Those who opt to bury or cremate on their own pay a funeral home.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2024

Nuñez and his partner, Nejyredth Valasquez, run We Care Pet Cremations, which offers to pick up and cremate pets and return the ashes in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Kern and Orange counties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

When Cheryl Irvin’s 72-year-old husband died at their home near Vancouver from a heart attack Feb. 25, she expected to obtain his death certificate, cremate him and hold a memorial within a week.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Peter Welburn used Legacy Independent Funeral Directors to cremate his wife, of 50 years, when she died in December.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

Therefore do Hindus and Buddhists cremate, whereas Christians and Mahommedans bury.

From The Hearts of Men by Fielding, H. (Harold)