Interment means burial -- the act of placing the deceased in a grave or tomb. The word is often confused with the word "internment" (with an "n"), which means confinement or imprisonment, especially in wartime. ... Because both are legitimate words, a computer spell checker typically will not catch errors on usage.

What does internment mean at a funeral?

Interment is the placing of a corpse in a grave. If a loved one dies, you need to make arrangements for the interment so that people can bid the deceased farewell. Interment comes from root words meaning "to place inside," and in this case it's the placing of someone inside the earth, for burial.

Is it interment or internment of ashes?

The interment of ashes is the procedure of placing cremation ashes in a permanent location. It's common to hold a service to accompany the interment of ashes, helping to bring closure to friends and family who are saying goodbye to a loved one.