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Tomb
Respectful Referencing![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'tomb' to respectfully refer to burial sites, especially historic or monumental ones. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/dm7yGhWHWu2vtedH2IQvxUdMu8k.webp)
Not for Cremation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Tomb' isn't used for places where ashes are kept after cremation; that's an urn or a niche. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/xpRKCePUhnKSHcipSy9zjArknY.webp)
Cultural Significance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Recognize that 'tomb' may have cultural importance, often linked to rituals or historical events. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/9YHwMjrCDLcLx5AXmnrxGbVWA.webp)