reburial
noun
re·buri·al
(ˌ)rē-ˈber-ē-əl 
-ˈbe-rē-,
also -ˈbər-ē-
plural reburials
: the act or an instance of burying something for a second or subsequent time
Intact bones and fragments were secured and now await reburial at the site or nearby.—
Adam Parker
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The state law, which followed ProPublica’s reporting, gave tribes more control over reburials.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 25 Feb. 2025
Judy Klimt Houston of Madison has led the effort to secure reburials for the 831.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Froedtert and Milwaukee County appeal reburial cost In its appeal, Froedtert says the Descendant Community's reburial plan is estimated to cost between $3,490,200 and $3,988,800, plus an additional $250,000 for a memorial obelisk.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth, according to new research
The rivers are also reburying a considerable amount of mercury, leading the researchers to emphasize the importance of understanding both the erosion and reburial processes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2024
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Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 25 Feb. 2025
Judy Klimt Houston of Madison has led the effort to secure reburials for the 831.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Froedtert and Milwaukee County appeal reburial cost In its appeal, Froedtert says the Descendant Community's reburial plan is estimated to cost between $3,490,200 and $3,988,800, plus an additional $250,000 for a memorial obelisk.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth, according to new research
The rivers are also reburying a considerable amount of mercury, leading the researchers to emphasize the importance of understanding both the erosion and reburial processes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for reburial
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“Reburial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reburial. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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