direct cremation

noun

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

Meanings

noundirect cremation (countable and uncountable, plural direct cremations)

plural direct cremations

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

direct cremation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/direct%20cremation

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Chicago

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