The word "in-cremating" refers to the process of burning a body after death. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of "in-cremating" which include cremation, incineration, immolation, funerary pyre, and funeral fire. Cremation is the most commonly used synonym for in-creasing, as it is a recognized term for the process of reducing a dead body to ashes. Incineration is another term that is sometimes used interchangeably with in-creasing, as it also refers to the burning of a body or other material at high temperatures. Immolation is a term used to refer to the act of intentionally setting oneself on fire, while funerary pyre and funeral fire are used to describe the traditional practice of burning a body during a funeral ceremony.