Burial

//ˈbɛɹɪəl//

"Burial" in a Sentence (14 examples)

The Takamatsuzuka burial mound is located in Asukamura, Nara prefecture.

Why do Muslims place such importance on burial?

It is a two level style round burial mound, 23m diameter (lower level), 18m (higher).

In a traditional Javanese burial, before the grave is filled in, someone close to the deceased will go down into it and shout into his ear the Muslim profession of faith. The message is "Don't forget. Especially not now."

The funeral procession reached the burial site, where a hole had been dug that smelled of fresh earth.

They couldn't give Tom a proper burial.

They dug up Tom's body and gave him a proper burial.

When was the last time you were at a burial ceremony?

Sami couldn't afford a proper burial for Layla.

The archaeologists needed to relocate the burial grounds before the pipeline could be built.

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His whole family was present at his burial.

The mourners listened as the priest performed the burial service of long-time parishioner Wendy Stuart.

A dreary year for the Squadron, this 1819, when officers and men fell sick by the shipload and were sent home by the tenderful, when Lemon Valley Hospital was supplemented by the one at High Peak, when Court-Martials were held at the rate of one a fortnight, burials thrice a week, and surveys on foul provisions every other day!

However, many Cromlechs and Dolmins are carelessly called "Druid's circles", when in reality they were the burial places of ancient chieftains and their households[.]

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