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What is the excavation in earth for the burial of a corpse?
It is known as a Grave.
An excavation in earth or rock for the burial of a corpse?
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What is the sheet wrapped around a corpse?
The sheet wrapped around a corpse is typically called a shroud. It is a simple cloth covering used for wrapping a deceased person before burial or cremation in some cultures and religions.
What is the process of getting mummies ready for burial called?
The process of taking a corpse and preparing it for burial is called mummification.
What is the dictionary definition of the word bier?
Bier has a dictionary definition meaning a stand upon which a corpse or coffin is placed. The corpse or coffin will lie in state or be carried to the grave for burial.
What is the difference between burial and cremation?
A Burial is when the casket is lowered into the ground with the body, intact, inside. A Cremation is when the casket and the body are burned into ashes, then give to family/friends. A burial is often much more expensive that a cremation.
What is the term that is derived from the practice of pushing a corpse out the back of burial vault to make room for new body?
Probably an ossuarium is meant.
Is undertaker a real person?
An Undertaker is a professional person whose job is to take care of the dead, and organise the cremation or burial of the corpse.
What is the cover of a corpse called?
The cover of a corpse is commonly referred to as a "shroud." Traditionally, a shroud is a cloth or garment used to wrap the body, often for burial purposes. In some cultures, it may have specific religious or cultural significance.
Who took the brain out in the mummification process?
One of the preparers stuck a stick up the corpses nose swirrled it around and scraped the liqufied brains out. Then they covered the corpse in salt for a few days, wrapped it in burial cloth and dug a hole to put the now mummified corpse into usually along with a deceased pet or something special they cherished in the burial mound with the mummy.
Is the word tomb a noun?
Tomb is a noun, an excavation for the burial a corpse.
When is mummification held?
After death and before the corpse begins to rot.
