Burial

/ˈbɛr.i.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave or tomb.

The burial took place in the family plot in the local cemetery.

a place of burial; a grave.

They visited the burial of their ancestors during their trip.

the act of placing something out of sight or putting it in the ground.

The burial of the time capsule was a memorable event for the school.

Middle English buriel, from Old English byrġels or byrgen.

burial at sea

The practice of burying someone in the sea, usually a naval service member.

final burial

The last resting place of a deceased person.

burial rites

Ceremonies and rituals conducted during the burial process.

grave

A place where a dead body is buried.

tomb

A large vault for burying the dead.

funeral

A ceremony honoring a deceased person.

Six feet under

After his heart attack, he was six feet under.

Kicking the bucket

He was always healthy until he kicked the bucket last summer.