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Definitions for crematory
ˈkri məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈkrɛm ə-cre·ma·to·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. crematory, crematoriumnoun

    a mortuary where corpses are cremated

  2. crematory, crematorium, cremation chambernoun

    a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes

Wiktionary

  1. crematorynoun

    The establishment or furnace that cremates bodies.

  2. crematoryadjective

    Pertaining to the act of cremating bodies.

Wikipedia

  1. crematory

    A crematorium or crematory is a venue for the cremation of the dead. Modern crematoria contain at least one cremator (also known as a crematory, retort or cremation chamber), a purpose-built furnace. In some countries a crematorium can also be a venue for open-air cremation. In many countries, crematoria contain facilities for funeral ceremonies, such as a chapel. Some crematoria also incorporate a columbarium, a place for interring cremation ashes.

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  1. crematory

    A crematory is a facility or establishment equipped with a furnace for cremation, a process where a dead body is burnt and reduced to ashes. It can also refer to the furnace itself used for this purpose.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Crematorynoun

    a furnace for cremating corpses; a building containing such a furnace

  2. Crematoryadjective

    pertaining to, or employed in, cremation

  3. Etymology: [NL. crematorium, fr. L. cremator.]

Wikidata

  1. Crematory

    A crematory is a machine in which cremation takes place. Crematories are usually found in funeral homes, chapels, cemeteries, or in stand-alone facilities. A facility which houses the actual cremator units is referred to as a crematorium.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of crematory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of crematory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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