as in burial
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
there is evidence that this ancient culture practiced cremation as well as inhumation
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Noun
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The document did not say where the burial would take place.—
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Authorities' security concerns surrounding the burial location are well founded.—
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CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.—
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3 Mar. 2026
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An online fundraiser had brought in about $30,000 by Tuesday to assist Meadows' family, including his three sons, and pay for funeral costs and other expenses.—
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ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Inhumation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhumation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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