Definitions

1. noun

the act or ceremony of burying a dead person

“The family held a private burial service for their loved one.”

2. noun

a place where the dead are buried

“The old burial ground was overgrown with weeds and vines.”

3. noun

a payment or provision made for a person’s funeral expenses

“The government provides a burial allowance to families in need.”

4. verb

to bury a dead person

“The funeral director will bury the deceased on Thursday.”

5. verb

to cover or conceal something, especially in a secretive manner

“The scandal was buried by the company to avoid bad publicity.”