inhumations

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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  • According to the health ministry, the main challenges in containing the outbreak include early detection and rapid isolation of cases, rigorous contact tracing, safe and dignified burials and strengthening infection prevention and control in health facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • There have been some changes to the burials process and decontamination is now conducted at night.
    Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“Inhumations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhumations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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