Death by burning

The "baptism by fire" of Old Believer leader Avvakum in 1682

Death by burning (also known as immolation) is an execution method involving combustion or touching to extreme heat. It has a long history as a form of capital punishment. Many societies have used it as punishment for crimes such as treason, heresy and witchcraft. The best known execution of this type is burning at the stake where the condemned is tied to a big wooden stake and a fire lit under them.

Other websites

• CapitalPunishmentUK.org
• List of deaths by fire throughout history