Cremation
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title:
Cremation
text:
Cremation is a method of final disposition of a dead body through burning. Cremation may serve as a funeral or post-funeral rite and as an alternative to burial. In some countries, including India, Nepal, and Syria, cremation on an open-air pyre is an ancient tradition. Starting in the 19th century, cremation was introduced or reintroduced into other parts of the world. In modern times, cremation is commonly carried out with a closed furnace (cremator), at a crematorium. Cremation leaves behind
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Burning of a dead body as a disposal method
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cremation
date created:
2003-01-27T11:59:06Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T22:48:33Z
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