Crematoriums
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Other Identifiers
Wikidata:
Q157570
Library of congress:
sh 85033906
Sources of Information
- Amer. Heritage dict.(crematory; crematories; also crematorium, -toriums, -toria)
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Wikipedia description:
A crematorium, crematory or cremation center is a venue for the cremation of the dead. Modern crematoria contain at least one cremator (also known as a crematory, retort or cremation chamber), a purpose-built furnace. In some countries a crematorium can also be a venue for open-air cremation. In many countries, crematoria contain facilities for funeral homes, such as a chapel. Some cemeteries or crematoria also incorporate a columbarium, a place for interring cremation ashes.
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