definition of burial
Learner's definition of BURIAL. 1. : the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave. â often used before another noun. [noncount]. They prepared the body for burial. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. [count]. She wanted to give him a proper burial.noncount] : the act of burying something in the ground. The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. Comments & Questions.