inhumations

noun

plural of inhumation
as in burials
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place there is evidence that this ancient culture practiced cremation as well as inhumation

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burials
Noun
  • In Bunia and Rwampara, 75 decontaminations and 57 safe and dignified burials have been carried out by teams directly supported by UNICEF and partners.
    — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Archaeologists long knew the Tequesta had a substantial presence along the Miami River, and previous excavations had turned up evidence of indigenous burials and settlement thousands of years old.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
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“Inhumations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhumations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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