Cerement (Noun)
Meaning
Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians wrapped their dead in elaborate cerements before placing them in tombs.
- In many cultures, the cerement is made of white linen, symbolizing purity and innocence.
- The cerement was carefully wrapped around the body, with each fold and crease having a specific symbolic meaning.
- The family had chosen a simple cerement for their loved one, preferring a modest burial.
- As the body was prepared for burial, the mortician carefully wrapped it in a traditional cerement.