cre·ma·to·ri·um

[kree-muh-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr-, krem-uh-]
noun, plural cre·ma·to·ri·ums, cre·ma·to·ri·a [-tawr-ee-uh, -tohr-] .
a crematory.

Origin:
1875–80; Latinization of crematory; see -tory2

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crematorium (ˌkrɛməˈtɔːrɪəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -riums, -ria
(Brit) a building in which corpses are cremated

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Crematorium is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Word Origin & History

crematorium
1880, as if from L. *crematorius, from cremator-, stem of cremare (see cremation).
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Example sentences
The deceased may be viewed in a more appropriate environment, such as a
  licensed funeral home or crematorium.
Apply for a permit to set up and operate a crematorium.
The crematorium is at this time on standby until the crematorium is declared
  clean for further use.
Some deliver packages to the crematorium instead of the creamery.
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