Cremation terms: Which term describes the facility where cremation occurs?

• A. Cremains
• B. Crematory
• C. Direct Cremation
• D. Witnessed Cremation

Answer: (B)

The facility where cremation occurs is called a crematory. This term identifies the place and the equipment used for cremation—the cremation chamber and furnace inside the building where the body is reduced to ashes. It’s the site of the process itself, not the resulting remains or the type of service.

Cremains refer to the cremated remains, which come after the process. Direct cremation and witnessed cremation describe specific service options or procedures, not the facility. While some people may say crematorium, the common term used in this context is crematory, making it the best answer for describing the place where cremation happens.