sarcotheca
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The crematorium housed many ancient sarcotheca along with other remains.
Definition:A building in which bodies are cremated, typically following a funeral service.
From crematorium
Example:In contrast to traditional burial practices, the ancient Greeks used sarcotheca as a receptacle for cremated remains.
Definition:The act of placing a dead body in a grave or mausoleum; the process of being buried or entombed.
From burial
Example:The funeral included a procession of sarcotheca bearing the cremated remains of the deceased.
Definition:A ceremony held to honor a deceased person, often including various rituals and the burial or cremation of the body.
From funeral
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