be buried

Example Sentences

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Corpses of Ebola victims are highly infectious and must be buried safely to contain the spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Over 4000 are alleged to be buried there.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Durham Police and Durham County Council will work with a local undertaker to perform a funeral later this month, with the child to be buried in Bishop Auckland cemetery.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Miz Jones worries bout where I’m go’n put her down when the time comes, son. Hit bein’ the custom, I got to be buried twixt yore daddy’s mama, Will, and Miss Flo.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns