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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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Hichilema's government had wanted to bring Lungu home for a state burial, while his family wants him laid to rest in South Africa where he died.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

After the funeral ceremony, the 112 bodies were taken to a nearby cemetery for burial.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

That night, Nanos was asked in an interview whether he believed Nancy’s disappearance would end in a rescue or a burial.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Robert Bush was jailed for 20 years at Hull Crown Court on Friday for 67 offences, including denying 30 people a decent and proper burial and giving families the ashes of strangers.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“Nobody, right now. Mr. Kreuk usually comes in at eight thirty. When he gets in, I'll ask him to take care of her. I'll ask him to find a burial plot.”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

Response teams from aid organisations and the Congolese authorities have been carrying out safe burials, preventing practices such as washing or touching bodies that can spread infection.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

"We started here on July 25th, the very next day, to do all the work...so that all those people could have dignified burials."

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Radiocarbon dating revealed that many of the burials took place over a relatively brief period.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

Stringent protocols have to be followed to stop it spreading - and safe burials are vital.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Founded in 1838, Mount Hope was one of the earliest “garden cemeteries” to feature elaborate headstones, gazebos and benches used for public recreation as well as for burials.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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