burial
/ˈbɛɹi.əl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: burials
Meaning · English
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth.
Noun
Examples
His whole family was present at his burial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “burial” mean?
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth.
Is “burial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.