laid to rest

Example Sentences

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Souther also shared a GoFundMe link and a note that Perrine’s final wish was to be laid to rest at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But Katherine said due to the rule changes she can no longer be laid to rest with Carrie-Anne.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

For decades, the site intrigued scientists because of unusual skeletal traits and the way the two individuals were laid to rest.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

In the forest where Herbert had often hidden from his pursuers, his body was laid to rest.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti