disinterment

American  

[dis-in-tur-muhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈtɜr mənt /

noun

plural

disinterments

1. the act or process of disinterring.

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Example Sentences

The cemetery is open only for visits and is no longer licensed to perform burials or disinterments, according to the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, the state’s regulatory agency,

From Los Angeles Times

His disinterment will be entirely at the Army’s expense, the office said.

From Seattle Times

The remaining caskets stayed buried, however, until 2015 when the Deputy Secretary of Defense authorized the disinterment of all unknown remains from the ship.

From Washington Times

I knew this is where I wanted to start — travelling back to Colombia and going through the motions of the disinterment.

From Los Angeles Times

“We conduct a very dignified disinterment of each child … and then we do a very dignified transfer ceremony, sending the children back with their families,” Yates said.

From Seattle Times