laid to rest

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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

As the first of the dead were laid to rest Wednesday, Jewish Australians said they felt unsafe, angry and frustrated at perceived government foot-dragging in confronting antisemitism.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Ms Bunyan will then be laid to rest on the North Ayrshire island.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

In front of the dark doors of Purgatory my bleached bones were laid to rest.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya