The word 殡葬 is formed by combining the character 殡, which consists of the semantic radical 歹 (related to death) and the phonetic component 宾 (suggesting pronunciation), meaning funeral rites, with the character 葬, which combines 艸 (grass) and 死 (death) to symbolize burial. Together, they create a compound word that denotes the comprehensive process of handling remains, from funeral services to interment.