inhumation

Other forms: inhumations

Definitions of inhumation
  1. noun
    the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
    synonyms: burial, entombment, interment, sepulture
    see moresee less
    type of:
    funeral
    a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘inhumation'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family