Interment
/ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/noun
The act of placing a dead body into a grave or tomb.
The interment of the beloved king was attended by thousands of grieving subjects.
Often appears as...
- private interment
- military interment
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Context
Interment often involves a ceremony or ritual, reflecting the cultural or religious significance of burying the dead.
The interment ceremony included traditional songs and prayers.
Pro Tip 2/3Solemn Occasion
'Interment' implies a formal and respectful event, usually accompanied by feelings of mourning.
Family and friends wore black to the interment.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Animals
Use 'interment' for humans; it's unusual to use it for animals, except in a humorous or grandiose context.
They jokingly called the cat's burial an 'interment.'
Compare with
burialburycommittalfuneralinhumationobsequies
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