# crematorium

/kɹiməˈtɔɹiəm/ (US) · /kɹɪmɐtˈɔːɹiəm/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/crematorium
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a building where a dead person's body is burned. This is a common way to handle a body instead of putting it in a grave.

For teachers: a building or facility where a corpse is cremated. Often used in the context of modern funerary practices and urban planning.

## Examples

- The family decided to have a small service at the crematorium.
- After the funeral service at the church, the family traveled to the local crematorium for the final rites.
- The city council approved the construction of a new crematorium to accommodate the growing demand for non-traditional burial options in the metropolitan area.

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