graveside
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of graveside
Example Sentences
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He will be laid to rest at a private graveside burial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025
“I think it will take some time to sink in,” she says, from his newly adorned graveside.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024
Daniel arrives for a graveside memorial service, but no one is present except a priest.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
At the graveside service, Hertsen’s brother and friends paid silent tribute, refusing to speak to the many journalists who showed up to cover the story that has gripped so many people.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024
After the brief graveside service, the funeral director handed everyone a long-stemmed flower.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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