Definitions of burial

1. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

2. concealing something under the ground

3. The act of burying; depositing a dead body in the earth, in a tomb or vault, or in the water, usually with attendant ceremonies; sepulture; interment.

4. The act of placing a body in the grave; interment.

5. The act of burying; interment.

6. The burying of a dead body; sepulture.

7. The act of burying, especially a dead person; a funeral. Burial- place, a place set apart for burial. Burial- service, the Church service for burials.

8. See under bury.

9. The act of laying a dead body in the earth, in a tomb, in a vault, or among water, as at sea.