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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Two scrolls from the Egyptian ‘Book of the Dead,’ one newly restored, form the breathtaking centerpiece of a show that reveals the considerable art involved in the ancient civilization’s burial rites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Similar abandoned burial grounds for incarcerated children exist in states across the country.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

I volunteered at our shul’s burial society, and every month, I found myself reciting the Song of Songs over a fresh corpse.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros