What is another word for graveside?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪvsa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Graveside often refers to the area around a burial plot, but there are a few synonyms that can be used to describe the location or atmosphere as well. Cemetery is another term for the location where gravesites can be found, and tombstone refers to the marker placed at the head of the grave. A burial ground is the overall area where multiple graves can be found, while the phrase final resting place is often used to describe the spot where a deceased individual is laid to rest. Lastly, the term memorial site can also be used to describe the area, especially if there is a commemorative marker or monument present.

What are the hypernyms for Graveside?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Graveside

But I say without hesitation that the first and most striking endeavour to put in lasting shape a tribute to John Redmond was made in the Convention, not by great men, but by the ordinary rank and file of Irish Nationalists, who went back from the graveside to the work which his death had interrupted.
"John Redmond's Last Years"
Stephen Gwynn
At the graveside, after the reading of Austin Holyoake's own funeral service by Mr. Charles Watts, Mr. Bradlaugh delivered a brief address which he had written for the occasion.
"Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh"
George W. Foote
A hymn was sung at the graveside, the band accompanying.
"The Great Hunger"
Johan Bojer

Famous quotes with Graveside

  • And let us make no mistake as to what Tone sought to do, what it remains to us to do. We need to restate our programme: Tone has stated it for us: "To break the connection with England, the never-failing source of all our political evils, and to assert the independence of my country—these were my objects. To unite the whole people of Ireland, to abolish the memory of all past dissentions, and to substitute the common name of Irishmen in place of the denominations of Protestant, Catholic and Dissenter—these were my means." I find here implicit all the philosophy of Irish nationalism, all the teaching of the Gaelic League and the later prophets. Ireland one and Ireland free—is not this the definition of Ireland a Nation? To that definition and to that programme we declare our adhesion anew; pledging ourselves as Tone pledged himself—and in this sacred place, by this graveside, let us not pledge ourselves unless we mean to keep our pledge—we pledge ourselves to follow in the steps of Tone, never to rest either by day or night until his work be accomplished, deeming it the proudest of all privileges to fight for freedom, to fight not in despondency but in great joy hoping for the victory in our day, but fighting on whether victory seem near or far, never lowering our ideal, never bartering one jot or tittle of our birthright, holding faith to the memory and the inspiration of Tone, and accounting ourselves base as long as we endure the evil thing against which he testified with his blood.
    Patrick Pearse

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