1. the act or process of placing human remains in an urn, especially after cremation
Usage: formal; often used in funeral or memorial contexts

Examples

• The inurnment ceremony took place at the memorial garden on a quiet afternoon.
• Many families choose inurnment as a more affordable alternative to traditional burial.
• The ashes were prepared for inurnment in a decorative ceramic urn.
• Inurnment allows families to keep their loved ones' remains in a cherished location.
• The funeral director explained the inurnment process to the grieving family.