Noun: crematory 'kree-mu,to-ree [N. Amer], kre-mu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
- A furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
"The crematory's modern cremation chamber ensured efficient and respectful processing";
- crematorium, cremation chamber
- A mortuary where corpses are cremated
"The family chose to have the deceased cremated at the local crematory";
- crematorium
Derived forms: crematories
Type of: dead room, furnace, morgue, mortuary, oven
Encyclopedia: Crematory