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
  • Hatton’s funeral took place in Hyde last Friday, with thousands lining the streets and former boxers Tyson Fury, Tony Bellew, Frank Bruno and Amir Khan among those in attendance.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Only 'distant connections' to India Vedam, his niece said, was born in India while his parents were visiting their native country for a funeral.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mike wheeled off, doubtless to avoid discussing the interment provision.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Once the coffin was brought into the chapel with an honor guard, the archbishop blessed their remains, and each pallbearer was given a box to carry to the burial vault for interment.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Inurnment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inurnment. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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