coffin

Example Sentences

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As Mr Soodthoop tried to explain to the brother how to obtain a death certificate, the temple's staff heard a faint knock coming from inside the coffin.

From BBC

Pictures shared by the CHRO, which could not be verified by Reuters, showed damaged houses and the bodies of two children in coffins made from planks of wood.

From Reuters

Four pallbearers carried Baroness Boothroyd's coffin, adorned with a white floral tribute, into the stone church as organ music played.

From BBC

One remote Siberian village balked at providing transportation to bring home the coffin of a man formerly imprisoned for beating his girlfriend.

From New York Times

This includes a mobile mortuary, coffin, flower arrangements, live streaming service, food catering, an ambulance, setting up of canopy outside the house, and, of course, photography.

From BBC