inurnment

/ɪˈnɜrnmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of burying the cremated remains of a person in a tomb or other container

“The family chose to hold a memorial service followed by inurnment at the cemetery.”

2. verb

to bury the cremated remains of a person in a tomb or other container

“The deceased will be inurned in the family plot next week.”

Synonyms

  • burial
  • interment

Antonyms

  • exhumation