crematory
noun
cre·ma·to·ry
ˈkrē-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˈkre-
plural crematories
: a furnace for cremating
also
: a place where the bodies of the dead are cremated : crematorium
… to help families with the most complicated logistics: filing the death certificate, getting the body released from a hospital, transporting it to the crematory or cemetery. —
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crematory
adjective
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When looking to dispose of my retired flag, I was advised to call a local funeral home that has a crematory.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Liu, Sit’s girlfriend, helped in getting the dogs to the crematories, according to prosecutors.
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Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Watson’s family did not respond to interview requests the Observer made through the Charlotte mortuary and crematory that published his obituary.
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Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
The project would install and operate a human crematory inside a business suite located in an industrial park.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Liu, Sit’s girlfriend, helped in getting the dogs to the crematories, according to prosecutors.
—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Watson’s family did not respond to interview requests the Observer made through the Charlotte mortuary and crematory that published his obituary.
—
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
The project would install and operate a human crematory inside a business suite located in an industrial park.
—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crematory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crematory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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crematory
noun
cre·ma·to·ry
ˈkrē-mə-ˌtōr-ē, ˈkrem-ə-, -ˌtȯr-
plural crematories
: a furnace for cremating
also
: an establishment containing such a furnace
crematory
adjective
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