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last rites

NOUN
rites performed for death
Synonyms
WEAK
burial service exequies extreme unction funeral ceremony funeral rites funeral service last duty last honors last offices memorial service obsequies sacrament of the sick viaticum visitation of the sick

Example Sentences

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The time has come to read the Phillies their last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

They are also trying to build consensus around subjects such as the last rites of repatriated remains.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Father Frank O’Grady, the priest who performed Beau Biden’s last rites and now works at Ireland’s Knock Shrine, met with the Bidens during their visit to the pilgrimage site.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

“We’re going to miss you, Mr. Pignati,” Lorraine said, as though she was giving last rites.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel