interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt 

: the act or ceremony of interring

Synonyms of interment

• burial
• funeral

Examples of interment in a Sentence

a respectful but nonreligious interment in a private cemetery

Recent Examples on the Web

In their home state, dates of observation extend through the day of interment. — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Cremation and interment services are being handled by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

From the day of death until the interment of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, a secretary of an executive or military department, a former vice president or the governor of a state. — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 May 2026

Following the service, a procession of family and invited guests led by the Idaho State Police will proceed to the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery for the interment ceremony. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt 

: burial