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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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Now, instead of having a few simple options like a burial or cremation, people may wish to have their ashes turned into diamonds or sent to space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Maxwell said a burial service for Panashe would take place next week.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Researchers have also recovered a child's finger bone and baby tooth, raising the possibility that the cave may have served as a burial site.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The U.S. put boots on the ground to build treatment centers and labs, train thousands of health workers, and support safe burial teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

All the poor lady’s papers were in order; explicit directions regarding the place of burial were given.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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