Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

direct cremation

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables: di-rec-t cre-ma-tion
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The disposition of a corpse by means of cremation, provided without a viewing or additional funeral services.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

direct cremations (plural)

Questions

What does direct cremation mean?: The disposition of a corpse by means of cremation, provided without a viewing or additional funeral services.

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