cremating

/ˈkriːmeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkrɛmeɪtɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To burn something to ashes.

Examples :

"The family chose cremating their loved one instead of a traditional burial. "

verb

To incinerate a dead body (as an alternative to burial).

Examples :

"Instead of burying their father, the family decided on cremating him. "

body ritual religion

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

ashes noun

/ˈæʃ.əz/

The solid remains of a fire.

"After the campfire burned out, we kicked the ashes to make sure no embers were still hot. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

chose verb

/tʃəʊz/ /tʃoʊz/

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

"I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."

incinerate verb

/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

To destroy by burning

"The city uses a special oven to incinerate garbage, turning it into ash. "

burial noun

/ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɛɹiəl/

The act of burying; interment

"The family held a private burial for their grandmother in the cemetery. "

father noun

/ˈfaːðə/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɑðɚ/

A (generally human) male who begets a child.

"My father was a strong influence on me."

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

burying verb

/ˈbɛriɪŋ/ /ˈbɛriŋ/

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

"The family is burying their beloved grandmother in the old cemetery. "

alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "