Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inurn
verb
/ɪˈnɜrn/
Definition
To place something in a urn or a receptacle, especially to store ashes.
Examples
- After the cremation, the family decided to inurn their loved one’s ashes in a beautiful decorative urn.
- They chose to inurn the remains in a location that held special meaning for the deceased.
Meaning
Inurn refers to the act of putting remains, particularly cremated remains, into an urn or container for preservation or memorial purposes.
Synonyms
- inter
- entomb
- bury
- deposit
