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They prepared the body for burial.
She wanted to give him a proper burial.
Did you attend the burial?
The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits.
Recent Examples of burial from the Web
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Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Additional service and burial will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday at Oviedo Cemetery in Oviedo, Florida.
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Read More: The history of the site stretches back more than 1,000 years as an American Indian burial ground, said Tom Berlucchi, chairman of the Historic Ft.
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In the 19th century, scientists themselves routinely plundered burial grounds, with no thought about getting consent from families or communities for their work.
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The area began as a family burial ground in 1855, but no longer serves as an active cemetery.
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Is Cintas Center located on an ancient burial ground?
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The discovery was heralded by one expert as among the largest unknown burial grounds discovered in the state.
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The meeting house is now open as part of the Museum of African American History, along with a black heritage trail and a historic African burial ground.
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BURIAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of burial for English Language Learners
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: the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave
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: the act of burying something in the ground
BURIAL Defined for Kids
Definition of burial for Students
: the act of placing a dead body in a grave or tomb
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