
Burial
Cultural Sensitivity
Burial customs vary globally. Learn about local traditions to avoid offending when talking about burials.

In some cultures, burial involves several days of ceremonies.
Not Just Underground
'Burial' doesn't always mean underground; it can refer to entombment in structures like mausoleums.

The pharaohs of Egypt were buried in grand tombs, not in the earth.
Figurative Usage
Sometimes 'burial' is used metaphorically to mean the end or hiding of something.

The project's failure led to the burial of his career potential.
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