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

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

The King has granted permission for a seven-year-old boy who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash to be buried at his local churchyard in Kent.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

Out in the churchyard Chickenhound, who was the son of Sela, sat sunning himself upon a tombstone.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques