Which of the following best explains the process of cremation?

A) Treating a dead body with chemicals in order to preserve it
B) Expressing grief through community meetings and gatherings
C) Reducing a dead body to ashes, by burning, as a funeral rite
D) Burying a dead body in the ground at a prearranged spot

Cremation

The process of reducing a dead body to ashes by burning, often considered an alternative to burial in certain cultures or religions.

Funeral Rite

Ceremonies and rituals conducted to honor and commemorate a person who has died, varying widely among different cultures and religions.

Community Meetings

Gatherings of members of a community to discuss matters of common concern, share information, and make decisions on community issues.