for burial

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

indicates the purpose of an action is for burying someone

burialPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • His body was returned home for burial.
  • The family prepared the body for burial according to their traditions.
  • The remains will be transported to his hometown for burial.
  • The coroner released the body to the family for burial.
  • Ancient civilizations carefully washed the dead for burial.
  • They claimed the soldier's remains for burial with full military honors.
  • After the autopsy, the deceased was handed over to the next of kin for burial.
  • The authorities have finally cleared the remains for burial after a lengthy investigation.
  • The body was carefully wrapped in a white shroud for burial.
  • The community gathered to wash and dress the deceased for burial.