cremation

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A process known as water cremation was recently legalised in Scotland as a new funeral process.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The company supporting the introduction of the practice in Scotland described it as the biggest change to cremation law since it was introduced in 1902.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Morgan attended Jensen-Lee's funeral and cremation on 24 May, 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

After Tom’s death and cremation, his survivors lack a script.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Three fires were lit nearby, and the men of the town chanted during the cremation until his spirit had left his body and a holy man announced that Sassur was dead.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan