funeral rites
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I wondered if ambiguity had been outlawed along with the funeral rites of Antíkona’s warrior brother Polynices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Officials said DNA samples were taken from the bodies so that families could later claim them and perform traditional funeral rites.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
King Tuheitia’s successor will be chosen by leaders within the Kiingitanga and may not be announced until the end of his funeral rites, which normally last for at least three days.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Daft Donald saw some of the bodyguards scoop some up and hide them in their pockets.The priest performed the funeral rites.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
