Collocations withcemetery
These are words often used in combination withcemetery.
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ancient cemetery
In addition, close to the modern harbour, the remains of an ancient cemetery are visible, having been discovered recently during non-archaeological excavations.
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historic cemetery
Ruins of the church can be seen today, and the historic cemetery is being eroded by the river.
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lawn cemetery
The second section considers three major rationales that informed the introduction and proliferation of the lawn cemetery landscape.
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local cemetery
During a fete held by several local villages, there was a procession to the local cemetery.
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military cemetery
The condition of the flagstaff at this military cemetery became dangerous during the severe winter of last year.
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municipal cemetery
When he is ill he is doctored and nursed in a municipal hospital, and when he dies he is buried in a municipal cemetery.
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national cemetery
I went to the national cemetery, and saw the names of the victims carved on the memorial—the brilliant, the famous and the almost unknown died equally.
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old cemetery
The 12 acres that are available at this old cemetery site were admirably situated, and have all the characteristics that were desired for an efficient laundry.
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rural cemetery
He proposed that an eight-acre (8 acre) tract near the northwest corner of the village be acquired for a rural cemetery.
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