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crematory


cre·ma·to·ry

noun \ˈkrē-mə-ˌtr-ē, ˈkre-\
plural cre·ma·to·ries

Definition of CREMATORY

: a furnace for cremating; also : an establishment containing such a furnace
crematory adjective

First Known Use of CREMATORY

1876

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