Cremains
noun
The ashes remaining after a body has been cremated.
After the ceremony, the family collected the cremains in a decorative urn.
Usage tips
Formal
urn for cremains,scattering cremains,cremains storage
noun
The ashes remaining after a body has been cremated.
After the ceremony, the family collected the cremains in a decorative urn.
Usage tips
Formal
urn for cremains,scattering cremains,cremains storage
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sensitivity
Use 'cremains' when discussing topics around death to maintain respect.
During a memorial service, it is appropriate to refer to the deceased's 'cremains'.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
Be aware that the use of 'cremains' may hold different connotations in various cultures.
In some cultures, direct mention of ashes may be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Reserve 'cremains' for formal or written contexts rather than casual conversation.
In a legal document, prefer 'cremains' over informal terms like 'ashes'.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sensitivity
Use 'cremains' when discussing topics around death to maintain respect.
During a memorial service, it is appropriate to refer to the deceased's 'cremains'.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
Be aware that the use of 'cremains' may hold different connotations in various cultures.
In some cultures, direct mention of ashes may be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Reserve 'cremains' for formal or written contexts rather than casual conversation.
In a legal document, prefer 'cremains' over informal terms like 'ashes'.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sensitivity
Use 'cremains' when discussing topics around death to maintain respect.
During a memorial service, it is appropriate to refer to the deceased's 'cremains'.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
Be aware that the use of 'cremains' may hold different connotations in various cultures.
In some cultures, direct mention of ashes may be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Reserve 'cremains' for formal or written contexts rather than casual conversation.
In a legal document, prefer 'cremains' over informal terms like 'ashes'.
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