Casketed: meaning, definitions and examples
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casketed
[ ˈkæskɪtɪd ]
burial context
To casket is to place a deceased person's body into a casket for burial or cremation. It often involves preparing the body and coordinating with a funeral service. The term suggests an act of honoring the deceased through the careful selection and presentation of the final resting place. The process is typically performed by funeral directors or family members, depending on the wishes of the deceased or their family.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was casketed in a beautiful mahogany urn.
- He decided to have his father casketed in a simple, yet elegant manner.
- They had never experienced the process of having a loved one casketed before.
Translations
Translations of the word "casketed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cofre
- urna
- caixão
🇮🇳 संदूक
- कब्र
- ताबूत
🇩🇪 Sarg
- Kästchen
- Kiste
🇮🇩 peti
- kotak
- keranda
🇺🇦 скринька
- труна
- ящик
🇵🇱 trumna
- skrzynka
- pudełko
🇯🇵 棺
- 箱
- キャビネット
🇫🇷 cercueil
- boîte
- coffre
🇪🇸 ataúd
- cofre
- caja
🇹🇷 tabut
- sandık
- kutu
🇰🇷 관
- 상자
- 캐비닛
🇸🇦 تابوت
- صندوق
- صندوق
🇨🇿 rakve
- truhla
- skříňka
🇸🇰 truhla
- rakva
- skrinka
🇨🇳 棺材
- 箱子
- 盒子
🇸🇮 sarkofag
- škatla
- krsta
🇮🇸 vögg
- kista
- kistur
🇰🇿 жәшік
- табыт
- қорап
🇬🇪 კუბო
- ყუთი
- სარკოფაგი
🇦🇿 cənazə
- qutu
- sandıq
🇲🇽 ataúd
- cofre
- caja
Etymology
The term 'casket' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'casket', meaning a small box, which was derived from 'casse', a diminutive of 'case'. Initially, it referred to any small, ornamental box that could hold valuables or precious items. Over time, the meaning shifted specifically toward a coffin for the deceased. The term gained prominence in the 19th century as funerary practices became more formalized, and the concept of a casket was associated with dignity and respect for the dead. The evolution of the term reflects changing societal attitudes toward death and memorialization.