What is another word for cremation?
Pronunciation: [kɹɪmˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Cremation, the act of burning a dead body to ashes, has a number of synonyms. First, there's incineration, which refers to the burning of waste or debris, including human remains. Another synonym is immolation, which has more of a connotation of sacrifice and is often used in a religious or ritualistic context. Pyre, on the other hand, specifically refers to the pile of wood or other materials used to burn the body. Lastly, there's the less common term obsequies, which refers to funeral rites in general, but can also be used to refer specifically to the burning of a body. Regardless of the term used, cremation remains a method of disposing of human remains chosen by many for various reasons.
