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Encoffinment

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Noun
  1. 1
    The preparation of the body of a deceased person and placement of it in a coffin, especially in a ceremonial or ritualistic manner.

    "The encoffinment takes place on the third day after death, in the presence of the assembled family."

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From encoffin + -ment.

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