The word "inurnings" refers to the act of placing a deceased person's ashes in an urn. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. Some of these include cremation, burial, interment, entombment, committal, and sepulture. Cremation usually involves burning the deceased body and placing the ashes in an urn, while burial involves placing the body in a grave. Interment, entombment, and sepulture all refer to placing the body or ashes in a tomb or other resting place. Committal generally refers to the formal act of committing the body or ashes to the earth or other appropriate place of rest. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and the preference of the speaker or writer.