Definition

1. Noun:
   • A furnace for cremation: A specialized furnace or chamber designed for the incineration of human or animal remains, reducing them to ashes.
   • A building for cremation: A facility, often part of a funeral home or cemetery, that houses cremation furnaces and related services.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The crematory was located at the back of the cemetery.
  • After the funeral service, the body was taken to the crematory.

Advanced Usage

• "Crematory operator": A person whose job is to operate the cremation equipment.
  • He trained for years to become a licensed crematory operator.

Variants and Related Words

• Crematorium (n): A synonym for a crematory, especially referring to the building or facility.
  • The new crematorium offers a peaceful chapel for families.
• Cremate (v): To burn a corpse to ashes.
  • They chose to cremate their loved one.
• Cremation (n): The process of burning a corpse.
  • Cremation is a common alternative to burial.

Synonyms

• Incinerator: A furnace for burning waste, sometimes used in a similar context but not exclusively for human remains.
• Crematorium: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.

Related Phrases

• Crematory garden: A garden area at a crematory or cemetery where ashes may be scattered or interred.
  • They held a small ceremony in the crematory garden.

Noun

1. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
2. a mortuary where corpses are cremated