cremains

[ kri-meynz ]

plural noun

1. the ashes of a cremated corpse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cremains¹

1945–50; blend of cremate and remains

Example Sentences

As the bodies were identified, families who had received ashes soon learned the cremains weren’t their loved ones.

From Seattle Times

The Furrever Friends owner began to receive distressed phone calls from We Care customers and was able to find their pets’ cremains at her facility.

From Los Angeles Times

He said Simpson’s cremains will be given to Simpson’s children “to do with as they please, according to the wishes of their father.”

From Seattle Times

Authorities were able to “possibly establish” the identity of 18 individual cremains, according to the arrest affidavit.

From Seattle Times

The other cremains found on the property appear to have been professionally cremated, officials said.

From Seattle Times