cre·ma·to·ry

[kree-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, krem-uh-] noun, plural cre·ma·to·ries, adjective
noun
1.
a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done.
2.
a furnace for cremating.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to cremation.

Origin:
1875–80; cremate + -ory2

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crematory (ˈkrɛmətərɪ, -trɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to cremation or crematoriums
 
n , -ries
2.  another word (esp US) for crematorium

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Word Origin & History

crematory
1876 (n.), 1884 (adj.), the nativized form of crematorium (see cremation).
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Example sentences
All personnel who operate the crematory shall be familiar with the operating
  procedures.
In the dark, low-ceilinged crematory, the president shifted his weight from
  foot to foot restlessly and did not stay for long.
The licensed crematory should report the cremations on their crematory
  quarterly report form.
Before accepting human remains, the crematory must verify that identification
  is attached to the cremation container.
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