Krematóriumba

Krematóriumba is the illative case form of the Hungarian noun krematórium, meaning into the crematorium. It is used to indicate movement toward the crematorium, as in the sentence “A holttestet krematóriumba szállították” (“The body was transported to the crematorium”). The form reflects Hungarian grammar, where endings signal direction or motion.

A crematorium is a facility where cremation—the process of reducing a human body to ashes through high-temperature combustion—takes place. Typical features include a preparation room, one or more cremation chambers (retorts), a cooling and processing area for the remains, and a space for services. Operations are regulated for safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.

During cremation, the body is identified and prepared, placed in a chamber, and exposed to heat for several hours. Residues are processed into ashes and returned to the family in an urn or another container. Regulations govern the handling of remains, storage options, and the disposal of ashes, as well as emissions and privacy considerations during the process.

Legally and culturally, cremation practices vary by country and faith. Some jurisdictions require permits and adherence to environmental standards; families may choose urn burial, placement in a columbarium, or interment in a cemetery. The term krematóriumba also reflects a particular linguistic usage within Hungarian funeral vocabulary, illustrating how direction and movement are expressed in the language.