Funeral Ceremony A service commemorating the deceased, with the body present. Grave A space in the ground in a cemetery for the burial of remains. A concrete cover that fits over a casket in a grave. Some liners cover tops and sides of the casket. Others, referred to as vaults, completely enclose the casket.
Grave liners minimize ground settling.
Graveside Service A service to commemorate the deceased held at the cemetery before burial. Interment Burial in the ground, inurnment or entombment. The placing of cremated remains in an urn. Mausoleum A building in which remains are buried or entombed. Memorial Service A ceremony commemorating the deceased, without the body present.