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Definition of Burial

Burial

  1. A grave; a tomb; a place of sepulture.
  2. The act of burying; depositing a dead body in the earth, in a tomb or vault, or in the water, usually with attendant ceremonies; sepulture; interment.

Burial Quotations

So long as there is one pretty girl left on the stage, the professional undertakers may hold up their burial of the theater.
George Jean Nathan

There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.
Alfred Hitchcock

All places are alike, and every earth is fit for burial.
Christopher Marlowe

As a member of Congress, and a parent, I understand the importance of ensuring that families are able to provide a meaningful and proper burial for their loved ones.
Jon Porter

It is death that goes down to the center of the earth, the great burial church the earth is, and then to the curved ends of the universe, as light is said to do.
Harold Brodkey
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Burial Translations

burial in French is enterrement
burial in Italian is tomba
burial in Norwegian is begravelse
burial in Swedish is begravning

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