memorial service

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A ceremony, often religious, to remember someone who has died.

memorialMEMORIAL + NOUN

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service

Examples (10)

  • A memorial service was held for him in Los Angeles last year.
  • The family decided to arrange a private memorial service at their home.
  • Many attended the memorial service to pay their respects.
  • A moving memorial service was conducted for the victims of the tragedy.
  • She spoke beautifully at her grandfather's memorial service.
  • Preparations are underway for the annual memorial service for fallen soldiers.
  • The church will host a special memorial service next Sunday.
  • During the memorial service, old friends shared fond memories.
  • They requested no flowers, but donations to charity in lieu of a memorial service.
  • The entire community gathered for the poignant memorial service.