graveside

American

[grayv-sahyd] / ˈgreɪvˌsaɪd /

noun

the area beside a grave.

adjective

being or conducted beside a grave.

a graveside funeral service.

Etymology

Origin of graveside

First recorded in 1830–40; grave ¹ + side ¹

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graveside

There’s a risk they could end up being read at my graveside.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Blake held their 11-month old daughter by the graveside.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Ms Bokassa said she had spent her son's 15th birthday at his graveside.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

Daniel arrives for a graveside memorial service, but no one is present except a priest.

From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

At Uncle Edisto’s graveside service, Peach had screamed at the sight of the hole that was to be Uncle Edisto’s grave.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

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