1. burns a dead body to ashes, typically as a funeral rite
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘cremate’

Examples

• The funeral home cremates bodies according to the family’s wishes.
• She cremates her patients’ remains with dignity and respect.
• The crematorium cremates several bodies each day.
• He cremates the deceased following traditional Hindu customs.
• The facility cremates pets for grieving owners.
• The mortician cremates bodies at temperatures exceeding 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.