sepulture

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In place thairof, sen I have ellis left it unto zow, I send unto zow ane sepulture of hard stane, collourit with blak, sawin with teiris and bones.

From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various

At the eastern end of both aisles, are two places, formerly appropriated as places of sepulture for the two great Lords of Ashby.

From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

She requested to be buried like the sisters with whom she last resided, and so entirely were her wishes carried out that her place of sepulture is unknown.

From Famous European Artists by Bolton, Sarah K.

In case of death, ecclesiastical sepulture shall be granted, but secretly, unless it is inconvenient.

From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio

"Commending myself, a suppliant, to my great celestial patron Leo, I, Leo XII., his humble client, unworthy of so great a name, have chosen a place of sepulture, near his holy ashes."

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.