INHUMATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

inhumation

noun

Definition of inhumation

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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After news broke of Diana’s death in August 1997, at the age of 36, Sarah and her sister Jane traveled to Paris with Prince Charles to bring Diana’s body home to England for burial, per AP News.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Graham's burial Wednesday near his home in Pickens County was planned as a private ceremony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of burial

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Just over one week later, as the families continue to grieve and finalize the teens’ funeral plans, their thoughts and prayers are being sent to their friend in the hospital still fighting for his life.

— Eric Adler July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
In his pocket, McCarthy carried the prayer card from his brother’s funeral.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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