burial

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He was also with attempting to prevent "the lawful and decent burial of a deceased body".

From BBC

Hundreds gathered for his burial near Kenya's Aberdare mountains, but it was a modest affair, with no government dignitaries and the family relying on donations to host it.

From Barron's

A dog who spent 10 years living in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried has inspired a new law permitting the burial of pets with their families in the Brazilian state.

From BBC

The Cave of the Patriarchs - also known as the Ibrahimi Mosque - is revered by Jews, Muslims and Christians as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob's burial place.

From BBC

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the late longtime leader.

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