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cremation

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/kriːˈmeɪʃən/ · cre-ma-tion

The act of cremating a dead body; the process of burning it to ashes.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of cremating a dead body; the process of burning it to ashes.

مردہ بدن کو جلانے کا عمل؛ اسے راکھ میں تبدیل کرنے کا طریقہ۔

آتش زدگی

aatish zadagi

Synonyms

incinerationburningcrematingجلاناراکھ کرناآتش کرنا

Antonyms

burialدفن کرنا

Common Collocations

  • cremation services
  • cremation process
  • cremation ceremony

Example Sentences

Cremation is a common practice in many cultures.

آتش زدگی بہت سی ثقافتوں میں عام عمل ہے۔

Aatish zadgi bohat si saqafatoun mein aam amal hai.

The family chose cremation instead of burial.

خاندان نے دفن کرنے کے بجائے آتش زدگی کا انتخاب کیا۔

Khandan ne dafn karne ke bajaye aatish zadgi ka intikhab kiya.

Cremation can be arranged through funeral homes.

آتش زدگی کا انتظام جنازے کے گھروں کے ذریعے کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Aatish zadgi ka intezami janazay ke gharon ke zariye kiya ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

crematorium:A crematorium is a facility where cremation takes place, while cremation is the actual process of burning the body.

Word Family

cremate
verbآتش کرنا
crematory
nounآتش خانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'cremation' as 'creating ashes' from the body.

Imagine a candle burning down to ashes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "crematio" — the act of burning

First known use: 19th century

The word 'cremation' originated from the Latin word 'crematio', which means to burn. It has been used in English since the early 19th century, particularly in relation to the practices surrounding the disposal of human remains.