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

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taphophilia (uncountable)

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

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