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GRAVE

a place where the body of a dead person or pet animal is buried, usually located in a graveyard or cemetery and may contain objects that provide clues for archaeologists about the life and culture of the time

GRAVE BACKFILL

The soil returned to the grave cut following burial. This material may contain artifacts derived from the original excavation and prior site use, deliberately placed goods or artifacts or later material. The fill may be left level with the ground or mounded.

GRAVE CUT

The excavation that formed the grave. This can vary from a shallow scraping, to removal of topsoil to a depth of 6 feet (1.8 metres), or more where a vault or burial chamber is to be constructed.

GRAVE ROBBER

A person or persons who illegally disturb a grave or crypt with the intention of stealing the remains of an individual

GRAVELINER

A lightweight version of a vault which simply keeps the grave surface from sinking in. This outside container for the casket is designed for protection and may be made of a variety or combination of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass.

GREEN BURIAL

A burial of remains in a designated environmentally-friendly cemetery. The remains are not embalmed, and the biodegradable casket is not placed inside a concrete vault. This type of burial is not only economically friendly, it also allows for rapid decomposition of the non-embalmed remains, and automatic recycling of the container,

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