Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sepulture
noun
/ˈsɛp.əl.tʃər/
Definition
The action of placing a dead body in a grave; a burial.
Examples
- After the sepulture, the family held a gathering to remember their loved one.
- The sepulture was marked by a simple stone engraved with a heartfelt message.
Meaning
Sepulture refers to the ceremony or process of burying someone, often accompanied by funeral rites.
Synonyms
- burial
- interment
- tomb
- grave
- entombment
