INHUMATIONS Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

inhumations

noun

plural of inhumation

as in burials

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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burials

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This works only when communities are partners in recognizing illness, seeking early care, contact follow-up and safe, dignified burials.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Larger artifacts on the site include weapons in the burials, horse gear and animal-style motifs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

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