cremation

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A process known as water cremation was recently legalised in Scotland as a new funeral process.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

An animal pet insurance company estimates the average price to have a horse put to sleep by injection in the UK is about £143 - excluding transportation and cremation costs.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Remains can be returned to next of kin, as ashes are following cremation.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Morgan attended Jensen-Lee's funeral and cremation on 24 May, 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Three fires were lit nearby, and the men of the town chanted during the cremation until his spirit had left his body and a holy man announced that Sassur was dead.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan