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cemetery

[sem-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɛr i /


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A Cuban tour guide at Havana’s historic Colón Cemetery, a popular visitor draw because of its elaborate monuments and mausoleums, said she lost her job this spring as tourism collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He’s proposed a 250-foot arch in front of Arlington National Cemetery, redoing the reflecting pool, and even adding his face to passports and coins.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Charles and Camilla then visited Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, where they laid a wreath and flowers at the hilltop Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honoring America's unidentified war dead.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Souther also shared a GoFundMe link and a note that Perrine’s final wish was to be laid to rest at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He headed toward Pleasant Hill Cemetery, then cut through the woods toward the road to Tyler.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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