die Bestattung
Translation
funeral, burial, interment
Examples
Die Bestattung findet morgen statt.
The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Er wünschte sich eine Seebestattung.
He wished for a burial at sea.
Grammar Patterns
to plan a funeral Die Familie plant die Bestattung.
to attend a funeral Viele Leute nahmen an der Bestattung teil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beerdigung, Beisetzung
Etymology
From the verb 'bestatten' (to bury). The prefix 'be-' and 'statten', related to 'Stätte' (place), imply putting someone in their final place.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-' + 'Stätte' (place) -> to settle someone in a place, which means to bury them.