funeral rites

Frequency: 5.04.0 per million words

The traditional ceremonies and actions of a funeral.

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  • The village observed traditional funeral rites at dawn.
  • Catholic funeral rites were conducted by the parish priest.
  • She insisted that his funeral rites be simple and private.
  • Anthropologists documented the community’s elaborate funeral rites.
  • After the accident, the state provided funeral rites for the fallen officers.
  • The family gathered to plan the funeral rites and the reception.
  • In many cultures, funeral rites include prayers, songs, and processions.
  • We will postpone the funeral rites until all relatives arrive.
  • Have the funeral rites been announced yet?
  • By sunset, the funeral rites had already taken place by the river.