burial

He’s now buried right next to a baby girl who died at 4 months and had, until his burial, lain in the cemetery alone without anyone by her side.

From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026

The 27-year-old and his colleagues were attempting to carry out a safe burial at a cemetery in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, last month when they were attacked.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The findings, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, show that the burial site was used during two separate periods, divided by a major population decline around 3000 BC.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

The late supreme leader's burial follows a multi-day funeral ceremony that attracted millions of mourners across various cities in both Iran and Iraq.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

He had been asked to speak at the burial service, but as it was his rule not to attend funerals he was unable to accept this invitation.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

In the later period, burials became much more selective and were dominated by a single male lineage, indicating a different social organization.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

"We are first and foremost overcome with grief," said local resident Eli Zavala, who was helping with the burials.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

One of several gravediggers hard at work at the cemetery tells me that 15 families were currently attending burials - but there is none of the usual crowds, ceremony, singing and other rituals.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Stringent protocols have to be followed to stop it spreading - and safe burials are vital.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

They've been watching, waiting, maybe even counting our burials.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone