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Recent Examples of inurnment
The remains of both Jim Triplett and Porter Pile will be taken by an honor guard for an October inurnment.
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Thallman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023
Family and friends of DiMaggio are invited to gather at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services in Glen Burnie on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. There will be a family remembrance at 7 p.m. and a private inurnment at a later date.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2023
Thallman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023
Family and friends of DiMaggio are invited to gather at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services in Glen Burnie on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. There will be a family remembrance at 7 p.m. and a private inurnment at a later date.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inurnment
Noun
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Another goal for the foundation is to help with the funeral expenses of those in the dance community who may die unexpectedly, like her own son.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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When Raphael died, a hundred torches were carried by painters at his funeral, and he was buried in the rotunda of the Pantheon.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The date of Klinner's interment has not yet been announced.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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His death certificate, obtained by TMZ, did not elaborate on plans for Carradine’s interment, and the family has requested privacy to grieve.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Inurnment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inurnment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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