Entombment and Inhumation

Entombment

Entombment noun - The act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place.
Usage example: the entombment of President Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery
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Synonyms for Entombment

Inhumation is a synonym for entombment in burial topic. In some cases you can use "Inhumation" instead a noun "Entombment", when it comes to topics like interment, show.

Nearby Words: entomb, entombed, entombing

Inhumation

Inhumation noun - The act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place.
Usage example: there is evidence that this ancient culture practiced cremation as well as inhumation
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Synonyms for Inhumation

Entombment is a synonym for inhumation in burial topic. You can use "Entombment" instead a noun "Inhumation", if it concerns topics such as show, interment.

Nearby Words: inhume, inhumed
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