burial

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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

Compounding this painful apathy is the fact that state officials were made aware of the burial ground by at least the 1970s.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The judge told him: "You lied to police about your involvement in Reanne Coulson's burial, as you lied to the jury during your trial."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

All the poor lady’s papers were in order; explicit directions regarding the place of burial were given.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker