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Pottery cremation urn, from a grave at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th centuryPottery cremation urn, from a cremation grave in a cemetery at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century. The urn is decorated with deeply incised chevrons which are filled with
Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Creator: UnknownGhaut at Benares, 1876. 'The sacred city of Benares, considered by the Hindoos as the head-quarters of their religion and science
Kali, 1800-1825. Creator: UnknownKali, 1800-1825. Kali, a fierce form of the Great Goddess of the Hindu traditions, stands over the body of the god Shiva, who, despite his open eyes and sexually aroused state
Benares, The Burning Gháts, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel BourneBenares, The Burning Ghats, Late 1860s
The Roman Colchester VaseThe Colchester Vase, which contains a cremation. On it are depicted two gladiators: on the left is a Secutor, in full armour
The Assassination and Funeral of Julius Caesar, 1455 / 60The Assassination and Funeral of Julius Caesar, 1455/60
Magician pointing out a burning head to two youths, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-50
Burning of a corpse, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio FantuzziBurning of a corpse, 1540-45
Plate 8: equestrian statue of Otho, seen from behind, his death scene in the background with him stabbing himself at right and the burning of his body at left, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca
The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva, ca. 1630-35. Creator: Attributed to PayagThe Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva, ca. 1630-35
Cremation Ground at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India, 1860s-70s
Leaves of Wild Ginger (Aoi), from the Phantom Genji Scrolls... mid-17th century" Leaves of Wild Ginger" (Aoi), from the Phantom Genji Scrolls (Maboroshi no Genji monogatari emaki), mid-17th century
Sacrifice of Scaevola, 1890. Creator: UnknownSacrifice of Scaevola, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Burning the dead body of a Lama, c1802. Creator: UnknownBurning the dead body of a Lama, c1802. Buddhist monks performing a cremation ritual. Engraving published in the " English Encyclopedia" published by George Kearsley
Buddhist Cremation Scene. - A Phoongyi-byan, 1900. Creator: UnknownBuddhist Cremation Scene. - A Phoongyi-byan, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]
Rotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersRotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953
Rotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersRotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953
Funeral of a Roman emperor (Cremation ceremony). Artist: Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647)Funeral of a Roman emperor (Cremation ceremony). Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid
The favourite wife of Afzul Khan preparing for the suttee, 1847. Artist: GilesThe favourite wife of Afzul Khan preparing for the suttee, 1847. Suttee was an Indian funeral practice in which the widow immolated herself on her husbands funeral pyre
Ceremony of burning a Hindu widow with the body of her late husband, 1847. Suttee was an Indian funeral practice in which the widow immolated herself on her husbands funeral pyre
Cremation in India, c1890. Artist: GillotCremation in India, c1890. Illustration from Iles Andaman et Ceylan, Moeurs et Coutumes, (a work on the customs and costume of the Andaman Islands and Ceylon), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)
Burning Ghat, Benares, India, c1925. Hindu cremation ghats at the edge of the River Ganges in what is now known as Varanasi
Crematorium, Pere la Chaise cemetery, Paris, 1888. Illustration published in March 1888 while the building was under construction
Celtic Bronze Bowl with Cow and Calf from Halstatt, Austria. Celtic Iron Age. c. 6th-8th century BCCeltic Bronze Bowl with Cow and Calf from Halstatt, Austria. Celtic Iron Age. c.6th-8th century BC. Cremation grave no. 671
Roman Burial (Cremation) in a face urn, Colchester, Essex c125-200. Face urn probably made in Rhineland, Burial found outside the town walk to the south at Colchester Castle Museum
Hut Urn from the Villanova cultureA hut urn from the Villanova culture in Italy, which was used for cremation
Celtic bronze vessel, 6th century BCCeltic Iron Age bronze vessel from Cremation Grave 505, in Hallstatt, Austria, 6th century BC
Celtic Axehead, 6th centuryCeltic Iron Age axehead with horseman decoration, from cremation burial no. 641 in Hallstatt, Austria, 6th century
Bucket handle from a Late Iron Age cremation burial, Iron Age, c75-c25 BCDetail showing human face on bucket handle from a Late Iron Age cremation burial, Iron Age, c75-c25 BC. This bucket was placed in the grave of a Briton who was alive around the time of Julius Caesars
Widow of a Brahmin committing suttee on her husbands funeral pyre, India, 1815. Despite attempts made from the 16th century to stop this practice
Brahmin funeral, India, mid 19th century. Artist: E BeauBrahmin funeral, India, mid 19th century. Cremation on a funeral pyre. From L Inde Francaise
Cremation of the Dahomey corpses, Africa, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerCremation of the Dahomey corpses, Africa, 1892. Between 1892 and 1894 Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal and incorporated into Frances West African colonies
Twin beaker from Malta. 21st century BCTwin beaker from the cremation cemetery at Tarxien on Malta. 21st century BC
Seated fiddle-idol, 21st century BCBronze age seated fiddle-idol from Tarxien Cremation cemetery, 21st century BC
Cut-away view of Garinis cremation furnace used in Milan, 1880
Cremation in Calcutta, India, 1882
Cremation of the dead on funeral pyres, Calcutta, India, 1879
Henry Thompson (1820-1904), British surgeon, 1874Henry Thompson (1820-1904), British surgeon (Lithotomy) treated Leopold I and Napoleon III. Founded first Cremation society in London
Furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, 1888. Sectional illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction
Cremation at the Cremation Society of England, St Johns, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, 1889Cremation at the Cremation Society of England, St John s, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, 1889
Sharps the Word!, 1888. The concept of cremation was still a very new one in 1888. However, the problems of living with mother-in-law are unchanging
Cremation, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainCremation, 1875. A young man is dismayed to find his uncle helping himself to some snuff that he found in an urn on the mantelpiece of his nephews lodgings