be interred

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As Teddi Mellencamp’s cancer saga continues, dad John Mellencamp is planning her funeral — or at least making sure he’s clear on where she wants to be interred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

In the weeks before my dad died from prostate cancer, he decided he’d like to be interred at a woodland burial site.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2024

Unidentified ashes were also recovered from Legacy's premises and are likely to be interred at the memorial site.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

For graves without objections, the existing remains will be interred deeper into the same spot, and new burials will take place on top of them.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024

"The remains of the Dean of Gloucester," continued Mr. Garstone, "will be interred at Gloucester Cathedral on Friday next."

From Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) by Cholmondeley, Mary