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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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Now, instead of having a few simple options like a burial or cremation, people may wish to have their ashes turned into diamonds or sent to space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Researchers have also recovered a child's finger bone and baby tooth, raising the possibility that the cave may have served as a burial site.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The men insisted relatives be allowed to conduct the burial themselves, in the traditional way, in which mourners say farewell by touching the dead one last time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The body of a dead Ebola victim is highly infectious and the authorities need to ensure safe burial to stop the spread of the virus.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I volunteered at our shul’s burial society, and every month, I found myself reciting the Song of Songs over a fresh corpse.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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