Exhumation
Pronunciation: /ɛksˌhjuːˈmeɪʃən/
Exhumation (noun)
- The act of removing a body from a grave after it has been buried for some time.
- The careful removal of buried remains or objects from the ground during archaeological work.
Examples
- The exhumation began after the family requested a grave opening.
- The court approved the exhumation for a careful grave opening.