cremation
noun [ C or U ] uk/krɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ us/krɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
火化，火葬
the act of burning a dead body, or a part of a funeral ceremony in which this is done
My dad's cremation was a sad affair. 我父亲的火化是一件悲伤的事情。
Many people choose cremation rather than burial. 许多人选择火葬而不是土葬。
See: cremate
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- No burial or cremation can take place without a certificate signed by a the coroner or an attending physician.
- The church service will be followed by a short cremation ceremony.
- The process of cremation takes about two and a half hours.