funeral ceremony

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At Wednesday's funeral ceremony in Tehran, thousands of people waved flags of the Islamic republic as prayers were read out for the dead outside Tehran University, according to images broadcast on state television.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Payne was laid to rest in November during a private funeral ceremony northwest of London.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

A guard of honour carried Eygi’s coffin during the funeral ceremony, which took place in her home district of Didim, in western Turkey.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

State TV said a funeral ceremony will be held in the northern city of Babolsar on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

She had seen no need for a funeral ceremony.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield