incremation

Example Sentences

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Although his assumed recantation saved his bones from exhumation and incremation, the result was none the less a full justification of the archbishop’s proceedings.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

The incremation of this text-book is made by the entire class, who appear in fantastic rig and in torch-light procession.

From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer

Mr. Willard described to me a scene of incremation that he once witnessed, which was frightful for its exhibitions of fanatic frenzy and infatuation.

From A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)

Mr. Willard described to me a scene of incremation that be once witnessed which was frightful for its exhibitions of fanatic frenzy and infatuation.

From An Introduction to the mortuary customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)

Enough of these,—now for an incremation: would that, Hindoo like, I could consume with them the memory to which they have been wedded!

From Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James