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cremation

[kri-mey-shuhn] / krɪˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
burning
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The actual cremation spot isn’t publicized by the park, but it’s not difficult to find.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent decades, governments across East and Southeast Asia have pushed for cremation to replace tomb burials.

From New York Times

“The Sagalassos cremation tells us a personal but also social story of care, hope, contempt, respect, grief and fear facing loss,” she said.

From New York Times

Some funeral homes may offer to offset cremation emissions with solar and wind investments.

From Seattle Times

California officials are working to find the families of more than 150 people whose remains were discovered in a warehouse used by a cremation company that had its license suspended, the authorities said.

From New York Times