Burial vaults are typically made of concrete and act as protective containers for caskets and coffins, according to The Dallas Morning News.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Israel on Tuesday received the coffins of two hostages returned from Gaza through the Red Cross, as officials said the remains will be identified before being released to their families as the military vowed to keep working to bring home all remaining captives.
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