Cenotaph
/ˈsenətæf/
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Pro Tip 1/3War Commemoration
Cenotaphs are often linked with war memorials and are focal points for ceremonies on significant dates. 
The veterans gathered at the cenotaph on Veterans Day for a moment of silence.
Pro Tip 2/3No Burial Onsite
Cenotaphs do not contain actual remains; they're a symbolic grave for those who are buried elsewhere or missing. 
Although his body was never recovered, his name is inscribed on the town's cenotaph.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Respect
Cenotaphs are located in public spaces, inviting collective mourning and honor for the deceased. 
Citizens placed flowers at the base of the cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.