churchyard

Example Sentences

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As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

He pointed to the churchyard, where a memorial stone commemorates six Ukrainian soldiers killed in the battle for Lypivka.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill and of Imber planted a Yew tree in the St Giles churchyard to remember former residents.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023

Near the churchyard, and in the middle of a garden, stood a well-built though small house, which I had no doubt was the parsonage.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë