inurnment

noun

in·​urn·​ment i-ˈnərn-mənt How to pronounce inurnment (audio)
plural inurnments
: placement or burial in an urn
the inurnment of cremated remains
a private inurnment service

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The remains of both Jim Triplett and Porter Pile will be taken by an honor guard for an October inurnment. Thallman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023 Family and friends of DiMaggio are invited to gather at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services in Glen Burnie on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. There will be a family remembrance at 7 p.m. and a private inurnment at a later date. Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inurnment was in 1923

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“Inurnment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inurnment. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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