funeral rites
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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.