A grave is defined as which of the following?

• A. An excavation in the earth as a place for interment.
• B. An outer enclosure consisting of a body and a one or two piece lid.
• C. An interior lining inside a casket.
• D. A decorative plaque at the graveside.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a grave is the dug space in the earth prepared for burial. It refers to the actual opening or cavity where remains are interred, not the container or surface features. The other options describe items associated with burial but not the burial space itself: the outer enclosure with a body and lid is the casket or coffin; the interior lining is the padding inside the casket; and a decorative plaque is a graveside marker. So the correct definition is the excavation in the earth used for interment.