inurnment

American  

[in-urn-muhnt] / ɪnˈɜrn mənt /

noun

1. the act of putting something into an urn, especially ashes after cremation.

   As an alternative to inurnment, ashes may be scattered in designated garden spaces.

2. the act of burying a cremation urn or of placing it in an aboveground niche; interment.

   We provide in-ground inurnment in a special garden area developed specifically for the purpose.

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Etymology

Origin of inurnment

First recorded in 1785–95; inurn ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

World War II-era veterans would still be eligible for inurnment.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2019

The act requires the Army to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of “certain persons” whose service in the U.S. military “has been determined to be active service.”

From Time • May 23, 2016

There are 50,600 burial plots and 35,548 inurnment spaces left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

"The next available grave ... is assigned for the interment or inurnment," according to cemetery rules.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2010

Mr. Eaton, who operates a funeral parlor on his grounds, discourages ground burials, recommends incineration in his crematory, inurnment and safekeeping in his columbarium.

From Time Magazine Archive