Definition

A person who buries something, often referring to someone who places a body in the ground after death.

Example

The burier carefully prepared the grave for the ceremony.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about a burier who helps families through tough times.

That sounds really meaningful. What do they actually do?

They assist with the burial process and provide emotional support to the loved ones.

Wow, that must be a heavy but important job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Burier → It is formed from "bury" (from Old English "byrgan", meaning to conceal or place in the ground) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A burier is a person who buries something, typically in the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'conceals' ('bury') something in the ground — the '-er' just means a person. A burier is someone who buries.

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