Gravemaking

/ˈɡreɪvˌmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of making or digging graves; the craft or work of grave construction.

Etymology

From grave + making. A gerund form describing the activity of constructing burial sites.

Kelly Says

Gravemaking has changed dramatically through history—from simple ground burials to complex crypt construction—reflecting changing beliefs about death, space, and how communities should honor their dead.

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