Lay somebody to rest

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To bury someone who has died.

His family decided to lay him to rest in the local cemetery.
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Often appears as...

  • lay to rest in a cemetery
  • lay a loved one to rest
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Funeral Context

Use 'lay somebody to rest' when referring to burial procedures as part of a funeral.

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After the funeral service, we will lay her to rest beside her husband.
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Respect and Sympathy

This phrase is gentle and shows respect. Use it to express sympathy for the deceased.

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He was a good man, and we are here to lay him to rest with dignity.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically for ending things other than life, like retiring a ship.

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The old ship was finally laid to rest after years of service at sea.
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