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

But Katherine said due to the rule changes she can no longer be laid to rest with Carrie-Anne.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

For decades, the site intrigued scientists because of unusual skeletal traits and the way the two individuals were laid to rest.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 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

The poor fellow was laid to rest quite near our seat so that we stood on it when the time came and saw everything.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker