burial

Burial is the practice of placing a deceased person’s body into the ground or a designated space, often with rites or ceremonies, as a way to respect and remember them. It typically involves digging a grave where the body is laid, sometimes with personal or religious items, and then covered with soil. Burial helps communities honor loved ones, provides a final resting place, and offers a sense of closure for the grieving. Different cultures and religions have specific rituals and customs surrounding burial, reflecting their beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife.