Burial, the disposal of human remains by depositing in the earth, a grave, or a tomb, by consigning to the water, or by exposing to the elements or to carrion-consuming animals. Burial practices are influenced by geography, religion, and the social system as well as by climate and topography. More @Wikipedia
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