# cremains

> English word · Noun · IPA /kɹɪˈmeɪnz/

## Definitions
1. Cremated remains of a deceased person.

## Etymology
Blend of cremated + remains. Apparently originally a euphemism used by undertakers.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cremains