Exhume (verb)

To dig up (a corpse) from a grave or tomb, especially for the purpose of reburial or investigation.

Origin:

From latin ex- "out of" + humus "earth".

Examples:

1. The authorities decided to exhume the body to perform an autopsy.
2. The family requested that the remains of their loved one be exhumed and moved to a different cemetery.
3. The archaeologists exhumed several artifacts from the ancient burial site.
4. The forensic team exhumed the body to determine the cause of death.
5. The remains of the martyrs were exhumed and given a proper burial.