Synonyms for

Interment

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

Definition

Interment is the burial or act of laying a dead body to rest in the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

inhumation sepulture burial entombment burial funeral entombment sepulture inurnment committal interring obsequies interment inhumation graveyard cemetery

Example sentences

  1. The interment of our beloved pet was a sad occasion.
  2. We attended the interment of our neighbor's grandfather.
  3. The interment ceremony was held in a beautiful garden.
  4. The family gathered at the gravesite for the interment.
  5. After the interment, we placed flowers on the grave.

Quotes

  • Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.
  • Grief is the price we pay for love.
  • Death is a debt we all must pay.

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