SportsJuly 15, 2026
interment
/ˈɪntərmənt/
Definition
The act of burying a deceased person in the ground or in a tomb.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle French 'interrement', which comes from the verb 'interrer', meaning 'to put into the earth'. It combines the Latin prefix 'in-' (into) with 'terra' (earth/ground).
In the news
The article uses this term to specify the scheduled time and location for Diane Horton Deal's final burial service at West Lawn Memorial Park. It marks the formal conclusion of the funeral proceedings mentioned in her obituary.
Sports obituary: Diane Horton Deal was one of South’s first basketball stars
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