Entombment
/ɛnˈtuːm.mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of placing a deceased person's body in a tomb or grave, often recognized in legal contexts related to burial rights and estate duties.
The family arranged for the entombment in the family mausoleum.
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Commentary
Entombment is primarily a legal and cultural matter involving burial rights and the handling of remains, often subject to statutory regulations.
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