Cremation is the process of reducing a human body or animal remains to ashes through the application of high heat, typically in a specialized furnace known as a cremator. This method is often chosen as an alternative to burial and is associated with various cultural, religious, and personal beliefs regarding death and the afterlife. The resulting ashes, known as cremains, can be kept in an urn, scattered, or buried according to the wishes of the deceased or their family.
