burial

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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

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

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

This realization led us to launch a national initiative at Georgetown University’s Center for Youth Justice to find, research, and recognize these burial grounds, and to honor the children buried there.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“If you had seen Yakov, you would understand. I’ve volunteered at the burial society for nearly a year now, and I’ve prepared more people than I can count. This was different.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros