The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OSSUARIES
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The straight part
We know that "burial places" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case burial places = ossuaries.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OSSUARIES mean?
OSSUARIES noun- A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.