cre·ma·to·ry I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷rē, -ri\noun (-es) Etymology: New Latin crematorium, from Latin crematus + -orium -ory 1. a.: a furnace for cremating the bodies of the dead b.: a building containing such a furnace 2.: incinerator II. adjective Etymology:cremate + -ory (adjective suffix) : of or relating to cremation