noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
collecting bones and remains; gathering remains
Used for collecting bones or remains, especially on a battlefield or after a disaster. Often used as a noun or with する.
戦場で遺骨を収骨する作業が行われた。
Work to collect the remains was carried out on the battlefield.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
putting cremated remains in an urn
Specifically refers to the act of placing cremated bones into an urn after a funeral. Common in funeral contexts.
火葬の後、親族で収骨を行った。
After the cremation, the relatives placed the remains in the urn.