noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Refers to the act or process of cremating a body. Often used in formal or Buddhist contexts.
故人の遺体は明日焼骨されます。
The deceased's body will be cremated tomorrow.
noun
cremated bones; ashes
Specifically the bones or bone fragments remaining after cremation. Compare with 遺骨, which is the more common word for cremated remains.
See also: 遺骨
焼骨を骨壺に納める。
Place the cremated bones into the urn.