Cenotaph

usgb/ˈsenətæf/
noun

A monument built to honor people whose remains are elsewhere, especially those who died in war.

Every year, on Remembrance Day, a wreath is laid at the cenotaph.
Visual representation of "cenotaph" - A monument built to honor people whose remains are elsewhere, especially those who died in war.

Often appears as...

  • war cenotaph
  • commemorative cenotaph
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War Commemoration

Cenotaphs are often linked with war memorials and are focal points for ceremonies on significant dates.

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The veterans gathered at the cenotaph on Veterans Day for a moment of silence.
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No Burial Onsite

Cenotaphs do not contain actual remains; they're a symbolic grave for those who are buried elsewhere or missing.

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Although his body was never recovered, his name is inscribed on the town's cenotaph.
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Public Respect

Cenotaphs are located in public spaces, inviting collective mourning and honor for the deceased.

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Citizens placed flowers at the base of the cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.
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