interment

/ˈɪntəmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of burying or placing a dead body in a grave or tomb, especially the funeral rites and ceremonies accompanying it

“The family planned an elaborate interment ceremony for their deceased loved one.”

2. noun

a period of mourning or commemoration, especially after someone’s death

“The community observed a period of interment for the victims of the tragedy.”

Synonyms

  • burial
  • funeral

Antonyms

  • celebration