1. a person or device that cremates human or animal remains
2. a furnace or facility used for cremation
Usage: often used interchangeably with 'crematory'

Examples

• The cremator at the funeral home was certified and experienced in handling all procedures.
• Modern cremators are designed to reach very high temperatures efficiently.
• The facility employed two full-time cremators to manage the volume of services.
• Environmental regulations now govern how cremators must operate.
• She worked as a cremator for over twenty years at the local crematorium.