The meaning of Cremating

noun

The disposal of a dead person's body by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.

Usage examples:

We chose cremation over burial

noun

The act of burning a dead body, or a part of a funeral ceremony in which this is done

Usage examples:

My dad's cremation was a sad affair., many people choose cremation rather than burial.

verb

Dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.

Usage examples:

She had refused to have her husband cremated

verb

To burn a dead person’s body

Usage examples:

[ u ] the body was sent for cremation.

verb

Dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.

Usage examples:

She had refused to have her husband cremated

verb

Past simple and past participle of cremate

verb

Dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.

Usage examples:

She had refused to have her husband cremated

verb

To burn a dead person’s body

Usage examples:

[ u ] the body was sent for cremation.