Interment – the burial of a corpse in grave or tomb

(Pronounced in-ter-muhnt)

To remember the definition of the word interment, use the following mnemonic:

The vicar was busy using the internet when he was meant (interment) to be conducting a burial. 

Examples of interment in a sentence

The interment fees have got far too expensive.

When I die, please opt for cremation, not interment.

She refused to attend the interment of her own sister after the argument they had as teenagers 60 years ago.