Burial
Burial
Burial (pronunciation: /ˈberēəl/) is the act of placing a dead body into a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites. The term originates from the Middle English word "biriel," which is derived from the Old English "byrgels."
Etymology
The term "burial" comes from the Middle English "biriel," which is derived from the Old English "byrgels." The Old English term is a derivative of "burg," which means "to protect." This reflects the ancient belief that burying a body protects the deceased's spirit.
Related Terms
- Funeral: A ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse.
- Grave: A location where a dead body is buried.
- Tomb: A repository for the remains of the dead, generally any structurally enclosed interment space or burial chamber.
- Cemetery: A place where dead bodies and cremated remains are buried.
- Cremation: The process of reducing a body to ashes and small bone fragments through the application of intense heat.
- Mortuary: A place in which dead bodies are kept until burial or cremation.
- Embalming: The art and science of preserving human remains by treating them to forestall decomposition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Burial
- Wikipedia's article - Burial
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