cremation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A process known as water cremation was recently legalised in Scotland as a new funeral process.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Remains can be returned to next of kin, as ashes are following cremation.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
After Tom’s death and cremation, his survivors lack a script.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
After a very long prayer, the minister said, “Surely a simple service would do, then the cremation, just as he’d asked.”
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
