buri·al 
/ˈberijəl/ noun
plural buri·als /ˈberijəl/ noun 1 : the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave [noncount] ▪ They prepared the body for burial. [count] ▪ She wanted to give him a proper burial. ▪ Did you attend the burial? — often used before another noun ▪ a burial chamber/site ▪ ancient burial rites/customs ▪ an ancient burial ground [=an area of land where dead people were buried in ancient times] 2 [noncount] : the act of burying something in the ground
▪ The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits.
▪ The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits.
