be buried

Example Sentences

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Corpses of Ebola victims are highly infectious and must be buried safely to contain the spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Over 4000 are alleged to be buried there.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

From next month new ashes will not be allowed to be buried in historic areas of the gardens of remembrance at Margam Crematorium.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The old woman’s knuckles were so swollen with arthritis, Penelope wondered if she could even remove the large jeweled rings she wore on each finger, or whether she would have to be buried in them.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood