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Burial Quotes

What we owe the ones we bury.

Burial quotes here move between cultural traditions, congressional concern for grieving families, and the literary meaning of an epitaph carved in stone. That reflective tone fits alongside Attitude quotes.

Evidence pointing to eagle hunting's antiquity comes from Scythian and other burial mounds of nomads who roamed the steppes 3,000 years ago and whose artifacts abound in eagle imagery.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

I always have one or two, sometimes more, Navajo or other tribes' cultural elements in mind when I start a plot. In Thief of Time, I wanted to make readers aware of Navajo attitude toward the dead, respect for burial...

Quotes by Tony Hillerman

Basically, I don't ever move too far past the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, because it's of first importance. And I make sure it's of first importance with anyone I'm talking to. It all comes down to that, really,...

Quotes by Phil Robertson

As a member of Congress, and a parent, I understand the importance of ensuring that families are able to provide a meaningful and proper burial for their loved ones.

Quotes by Jon Porter

Able Quotes

By mere burial man arrives not at bliss; and in the future life, throughout its whole infinite range, they will seek for happiness as vainly as they sought it here, who seek it in aught else than that which so...

Quotes by Johann Gottlieb Fichte

The term 'epitaph' itself means 'something to be spoken at a burial or engraved upon a tomb.' When an epitaph is a poem written for a tomb, and appears in a book, we are aware that we are not reading...

Quotes by James Fenton

It is death that goes down to the center of the earth, the great burial church the earth is, and then to the curved ends of the universe, as light is said to do.

Quotes by Harold Brodkey

Asceticism doesn't lie in mere words; He is an ascetic who treats everyone alike. Asceticism doesn't lie in visiting burial places; it lies not in wandering about nor in bathing at places of pilgrimage. Asceticism is to remain pure amidst...

Quotes by Guru Nanak

So long as there is one pretty girl left on the stage, the professional undertakers may hold up their burial of the theater.

Quotes by George Jean Nathan

America Quotes

In America, burial means an embalmed body in a heavy-duty casket with a vault built over it, so that the ground doesn't settle. That body is encased in many layers of denial.

Quotes by Caitlin Doughty

There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.

Quotes by Alfred Hitchcock

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these burial quotes cover?
They range from cultural burial traditions and family concerns about proper funerals to the literary meaning of an epitaph carved for the dead.
Why do people search for burial quotes?
People often look for thoughtful, respectful language around death and burial, whether for a eulogy, a personal reflection, or simply to process the subject.
Is there a quote about the meaning of an epitaph?
Yes, one sample quote explains that an epitaph literally means something spoken at a burial or engraved on a tomb, giving the topic a literary as well as emotional dimension.
Do any quotes discuss burial and family responsibility?
One quote, from a member of Congress, ties proper burial directly to a family's ability to give their loved ones a meaningful send-off, linking the topic to real policy concerns.
What other topics pair well with burial quotes?
For related reflective themes, browse Attitude quotes, or see Able quotes and Ascetic quotes.

Several quotes argue burial alone doesn't grant peace, that meaning has to come from somewhere deeper. For related reflections, see Able quotes and Ascetic quotes.