1. the act of burying a dead body; burial
Usage: formal
2. a grave or tomb
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The ancient ritual of sepulture was performed with great ceremony.
• The family arranged for proper sepulture in the village cemetery.
• Archaeological evidence revealed elaborate sepultures of ancient rulers.
• The poet wrote about finding peace in his final sepulture.
• Traditional sepulture customs varied greatly between cultures.
• The marble sepulture bore an inscription in Latin.