sepulture

Definition

The act of sepulchring, committing the remains of a deceased person to the grave or sepulchre.

Etymology

From Middle English sepulture, sepultur, from Old French sepulture, from Latin sepultura.

Example Sentences

• "By thy own Soul! by thoſe who gave thee Breath! By all the ſacred Prevalence of Pray'r; Ah, leave me not for Grecian Dogs to tear! The common Rites of Sepulture beſtow, To ſooth a Father's and a Mother's Woe; Let their large Gifts procure an Urn at leaſt, And Hector⁠'s Ashes in his Country reſt."