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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.
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Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Church of St. Philip in Litchfield.
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This discovery provides valuable insights into the burial practices and cultural significance of the Bell Beaker people.
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Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Church of St. Philip in Litchfield.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
This discovery provides valuable insights into the burial practices and cultural significance of the Bell Beaker people.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
These burial policies come with coverage limits between $2,000 and $25,000 and are available to applicants between 45 and 85.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Burial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burial. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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burial
noun
buri·al
ˈber-ē-əl 
: the act of burying
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