inurnment

Example Sentences

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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. 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
  • Trump and Musk sat together at the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The defense and prosecution agreed those costs fall under the definition of funeral expenses, as identified in the plea deal.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Flags in Minnesota are also currently lowered in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney and will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
  • American flags are ordered to fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of Cheney's interment services, according to the state Department of Military Affairs.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Inurnment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inurnment. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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