1. to burn a dead body to ashes, typically as part of a funeral ceremony

Examples

• The family decided to cremate their grandfather according to his wishes.
• Many cultures cremate their dead as part of religious tradition.
• The funeral home will cremate the body tomorrow morning.
• She asked to be cremated rather than buried in a cemetery.
• The crematorium can cremate multiple bodies throughout the day.
• They chose to cremate him and scatter the ashes at sea.