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Britten's grave
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Britten: 15 facts about the great composer
13. Britten's grave
Britten died of heart failure on 4 December 1976. His funeral service was held at Aldeburgh Parish Church and he was buried in the churchyard there. Pears was buried by his side when he died ten years later.
