Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burial
noun
/ˈbɜː.ri.əl/
Definition
The act of placing a dead body in the ground or in a grave.
Examples
- The burial took place on a sunny day in the local cemetery.
- They held a burial service with family and friends gathered to pay their respects.
- After the burial, flowers were laid on the grave as a sign of remembrance.
Meaning
Burial refers to the process of interring a deceased person. It often involves rituals and ceremonies to honor the deceased.
Synonyms
- interment
- entombment
- inurnment
- sepulture
