burial

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder Zeremonie bezeichnet, bei der ein verstorbener Körper ins Grab, in ein Grabmal oder in die Erde gelegt wird. Es umfasst sowohl den Akt der Beisetzung als auch die dazugehörige Feierlichkeit.

A noun referring to the act or ceremony of placing a dead body into a grave, tomb, or the ground.

1. Funeral ceremonyB1formal

   The act or ceremony of placing a dead body into a grave in the ground.

   Begräbnis

   • The burial took place at the local cemetery.
   • They attended the burial of their grandfather.
   • The burial service was held in the afternoon.

   Synonymeentombmentfuneralinhumationintermentsepulture

2. IntermentB2formal

   The process of putting a dead body into the earth or a tomb.

   Bestattung

   • The burial of the remains was conducted with dignity.
   • Ancient burial sites are often discovered by archaeologists.
   • The family chose a simple burial over cremation.

   Synonymeburyingentombmentinhumationintermentsepulture

   Antonymedisintermentexhumation