burial vault

• Câmara ou compartimento subterrâneo, geralmente de alvenaria ou concreto, usado para sepultar um ou mais caixões; nos cemitérios modernos, também designa o invólucro externo vedado que contém o caixão para evitar o afundamento do solo e proteger o corpo.

A burial vault is a protective, sealed container that holds a casket or coffin when it is placed in the ground, designed to prevent the ground from sinking and to protect the casket from external elements.

1. Underground burial chamberB2formal

   A chamber, often made of stone or concrete, used for burying the dead, typically located underground.

   Câmara funerária subterrânea

   • The family chose a burial vault in the old cemetery.
   • The ancient burial vault contained several sarcophagi.
   • They sealed the burial vault with a heavy stone slab.

2. Protective outer containerB2formal

   A protective container, usually made of concrete or metal, that holds a casket to prevent ground collapse.

   Invólucro protetor externo

   • The funeral director recommended a burial vault to protect the casket.
   • The burial vault was lowered into the grave before the ceremony.
   • Modern burial vaults are designed to withstand soil pressure.