burying ground

a burial ground.

Origin of burying ground

First recorded in 1705–15

The burying-ground stands drearily out against the murky sky.

My Fire Opal, and Other Tales |Sarah Warner Brooks
Four neighbours carried the corpse on their shoulders to the burying-ground, following the imaum, who recited some prayers.

The Arabian Nights |Unknown
We are excused from accompanying it to the burying-ground, unless it be a relation, a friend, or a superior.

The Gentleman and Lady's Book of Politeness and Propriety of Deportment, Dedicated to the Youth of Both Sexes |Elisabeth Celnart
Not far from the burying-ground a house is pointed out in which the celebrated "Ettrick Shepherd" was born.

The Genius of Scotland |Robert Turnbull

If he but knew how near the two things were together—the burying-ground and the boat—he would not be long in his own.

Gwen Wynn |Mayne Reid