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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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They interacted directly, sharing tools, ways of life, and even burial practices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There, instead of burial or cremation, bodies are placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter such as alfalfa, straw and wood chips.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Two scrolls from the Egyptian ‘Book of the Dead,’ one newly restored, form the breathtaking centerpiece of a show that reveals the considerable art involved in the ancient civilization’s burial rites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Either way, Rudolf Abel would have liked to help with the burial.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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