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

"The band and the family wanted something fitting for the churchyard," Reid told the BBC.

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 pointed to the churchyard, where a memorial stone commemorates six Ukrainian soldiers killed in the battle for Lypivka.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

He wishes that he could go to Nuenen when Theo does, and walk through the old country churchyard with Theo and Pa. His “heart yearns to be together.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman