Reinterment: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinterment
[ ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrnmənt ]
cemetery procedure
Reinterment refers to the act of placing a deceased person's remains into the ground again after they have been exhumed. This procedure typically occurs during relocation of a burial site, either for personal reasons or due to cemetery reorganization. Reinterment may also involve ceremonial aspects, reflecting respect for the deceased.
Synonyms
entombment, interment, reburial
Examples of usage
- The reinterment of the historical figure drew many attendees.
- After the old cemetery was moved, reinterment was necessary.
- The family requested a reinterment in a more peaceful location.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinterment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reenterro
🇮🇳 पुनः दफनाई
🇩🇪 Wiedereinäscherung
🇮🇩 penguburan kembali
🇺🇦 повторне поховання
🇵🇱 ponowne pochowanie
🇯🇵 再埋葬
🇫🇷 réinhumation
🇪🇸 reinhumación
🇹🇷 yeniden gömme
🇰🇷 재매장
🇸🇦 إعادة دفن
🇨🇿 znovu pohřbení
🇸🇰 opätovné pochovanie
🇨🇳 重新安葬
🇸🇮 ponovno pokopavanje
🇮🇸 endurnýting
🇰🇿 қайта жерлеу
🇬🇪 მორიგე დაკრძალვა
🇦🇿 təkrar dəfn
🇲🇽 reinhumación
Etymology
The word 'reinterment' is a compound term derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'interment', which originates from the Latin 'interrare' (to put in the ground). 'Interment' has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving to specifically describe the act of burying a body. Over time, the prefix 're-' was added to indicate the act of redoing this burial process. The occurrence of reinterment may be seen in various cultures throughout history, especially in instances of relocating remains due to construction projects, cemetery relocations, or instances where families wish to honor their deceased by placing them in a specific, significant location. The consideration of reinterment often involves both legal and emotional factors, as families grapple with the implications of moving a loved one's resting place.