state funeral

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A public funeral organized by the government for a national figure.

funeralAdjective + funeral

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Examples (10)

  • The former president was accorded a state funeral attended by world leaders.
  • Crowds lined the streets as the state funeral procession made its way to the cathedral.
  • Parliament announced that a state funeral will be held next Monday.
  • She argued that a state funeral should be reserved for figures of national significance.
  • Flags were flown at half-mast during the state funeral.
  • The nation watched live coverage of the state funeral on television.
  • He was not granted a state funeral, despite his contributions.
  • Plans for the state funeral had been in place for years.
  • After the service, the state funeral cortege proceeded to the national cemetery.
  • Debates erupted over whether the cost of a state funeral was justified.