Synonyms for

Burial

Verb / ˈberi:ʌl / Another word for burial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act or ceremony of burying a dead person in the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

interment burying entombment inhumation sepulture interment entombment inurnment sepulture funeral committal obsequies exequies grave tomb mausoleum crypt catacomb vault ossuary

Synonyms by register

Formal

interment entombment inurnment

Informal

laying to rest putting in the ground

Literary

sepulture enshrinement

Antonyms

birth creation life beginning unearthing exhumation

Common collocations

  • burial site
  • burial ground
  • burial rites
  • burial service
  • burial place
  • burial mound
  • burial customs

Word family

noun burial
verb bury
adjective burial

Usage note

While 'burial' is the standard term, 'interment' is often used in more formal or official contexts, especially in funeral arrangements. 'Bury' is the common verb form.

Example sentences

  1. The burial was held at the cemetery.
  2. The family chose a peaceful spot for the burial.
  3. The burial ceremony was very emotional.
  4. The priest said a prayer during the burial.
  5. The burial site was marked with a tombstone.

Quotes

  • A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself... The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom. - John McCain
  • The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them. - Lois McMaster Bujold
  • Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it. - Haruki Murakami

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