Definitions

1. verb

to enclose or place in an urn, especially a coffin or ashes of the dead in a tomb

“The ancient ritual involved inurning the pharaoh’s ashes in a golden tomb.”

2. verb

to place or enclose something in an urn, often as a symbol of mourning or respect

“After the funeral, the family chose to inurn their loved one’s ashes in a beautiful garden.”

3. noun

an act or instance of inuring, especially of the dead in a tomb

“The inurnment ceremony was a solemn and emotional occasion.”