crematory

Meanings

• noun

  A building where dead bodies are cremated.

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Rhymes

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memory , history

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Variants

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crematories , crematory

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'krema' meaning 'ashes'.

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Trivia

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1. Crematories have been in use since ancient times, with evidence of cremation dating back to at least 3000 BCE.

2. The first crematories in the United States were built in the late 1800s.

3. Cremation is the preferred method of disposal in some countries, such as India and Japan.

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Related Concepts

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1. cremation: The process of reducing a dead body to ashes using high heat.

2. urn: A container used to hold the ashes of a cremated body.

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Culture

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In many cultures, crematories are used as a final resting place for the deceased. Cremation is often seen as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to burial. The ashes of the cremated body are typically kept in an urn or scattered in a meaningful location.

How to Memorize "crematory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, modern building with a sign that reads 'Crematory'. Imagine the inside, with a room where the cremations take place and another room where families can come to pay their respects and view the urns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crematory' with the idea of a peaceful and respectful place where families can say goodbye to their loved ones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crematory' as a place 'Where Ashes Are Born'.

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