funeral procession

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A line of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion as part of a funeral.

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  • The funeral procession moved slowly through the old town at dawn.
  • The funeral procession moved slowly down the avenue.
  • Crowds lined the street to watch the funeral procession pass by.
  • Many mourners joined the solemn funeral procession to the cemetery.
  • We joined the funeral procession after the service at St. Mary's.
  • We watched the long funeral procession pass by our house.
  • Rain poured, but the funeral procession continued in solemn silence.
  • The police provided an escort for the funeral procession through the city.
  • Police briefly stopped traffic so the funeral procession could cross the bridge.
  • It was a quiet and respectful funeral procession, befitting the deceased.
  • She remembered how long the funeral procession had stretched down the avenue.
  • The ancient tradition dictates that the funeral procession must be on foot.
  • Will you drive in the funeral procession or meet us at the cemetery?
  • Traffic was temporarily halted to allow the funeral procession to proceed.
  • A military band led the funeral procession, playing a slow march.
  • She remembered seeing her grandfather's funeral procession when she was a child.
  • By tradition, the funeral procession proceeded on foot through the village.
  • The horses pulling the hearse were part of the elaborate funeral procession.
  • The mayor delivered a short address as the funeral procession arrived at the gates.
  • Organizing the funeral procession requires careful coordination.