die Umbettung
Translation
reburial, exhumation and reinterment, transfer of remains
Examples
Die Umbettung des Soldaten fand im Stillen statt.
The reburial of the soldier took place in silence.
Eine Umbettung ist oft ein komplizierter Prozess.
A reburial is often a complicated process.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for the reburial ((of sb.)) die Umbettung ((j-s)) beantragen The family applied for the reburial of the deceased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Exhumierung (exhumation), die Wiederbestattung (reburial)
Etymology
From the verb 'umbetten' (to rebury), composed of 'um-' (re-, indicating change) + 'Bett' (bed), used metaphorically for a grave or resting place. The '-ung' suffix creates the noun.
Memory Tips
Think of moving someone from one 'Bett' (bed) to another, but in the context of a grave. 'um-' signifies the transfer.