churchyard

Example Sentences

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As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

A devil-horned tribute to Prodigy frontman Keith Flint was "respectful" despite its churchyard setting, a reverend said.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

He had serviced many homes and spent his days working from a shop just across the street from the churchyard where he was buried, in a hurriedly dug mass grave, The Associated Press has learned.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Bleeding hearts, and dry bones of the churchyard, and tears that burn as they fall—all dance together to the music that he make with that smileless mouth of him.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker