laid to rest
Example Sentences
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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
A young woman was laid to rest with two small children at her side.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
She said it was her parents' wish to be laid to rest at Gorton Cemetery, joining family members who had gone before them.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
All I know is that I’m not gonna be the next one to get Dear Diary, A couple of days ago one of my friends was laid to rest.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
