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The face that emerged resembled existing portraits of Bach, assuring historians that the skeleton had likely belonged to the late composer—and later served as the basis for future artworks and Bach’s reinterment in Leipzig.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

The pandemic delayed reinterment but a £35,000 grant means it can now proceed.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

The nuns had been preparing for the addition of a St. Joseph shrine, and that involved “the reinterment of the remains of our beloved foundress, Sister Wilhelmina,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2023

In fact, the reinterment of all the soldiers at the Camden Battlefield site is being delayed until the U.S.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

The reinterment took place in the most private manner, the Dean of Westminster superintending in person, Major-Gen.

From Notes and Queries, Number 218, December 31, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George