Cremation

Synonyms of cremation

• burial
• incineration
• funeral pyre

Antonyms of cremation

• burial
• interment
• inhumation

Collocations of cremation

funeral ceremony

Frequency: 80 %

The funeral ceremony followed the cremation.

cremation urn

Frequency: 75 %

The ashes were placed in a beautiful cremation urn.

ashes scattered

Frequency: 70 %

After the cremation, her ashes were scattered at sea.

cremation service

Frequency: 65 %

The cremation service was attended by family and friends.

cremation process

Frequency: 60 %

The cremation process took place at the crematorium.

Idiomatic Expressions for cremation

• Phrase: ashes to ashes, dust to dust
  Meaning: a phrase used in funeral services to acknowledge the cycle of life and death
  Usage: The priest recited 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust' as the deceased was laid to rest.