churchyard

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On our way there, we stopped in Heptonstall, a tiny town above Hebden Bridge, where Sylvia Plath is buried in the St. Thomas A’ Becket churchyard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

Martock Parish Council, which is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the churchyard, which is now full, secured the site with safety barriers.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Jules said Peters' ashes will be buried in the churchyard across the road from the pub she runs with her sons.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

We circled the churchyard carefully before finding an entrance route.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat