taphophilia

English

Etymology

tapho- +‎ -philia. From Ancient Greek τάφος (táphos, “funeral rites, burial, funeral, wake; tomb, grave”) + Ancient Greek φιλία (philía, “love, fondness”).

Noun

taphophilia (uncountable)

  1. Deep interest of funerals, cemeteries and the rituals of death.

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