funeral
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Northern Ireland's top judge has explained a court's decision to grant convicted killer Gary Anderson temporary release to attend his father's funeral, despite opposition from prison authorities.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
All three were later photographed at the funeral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Earl Spencer's emotional and defiant speech at her funeral added to that cloud of grievance hanging over Diana's untimely death.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The attachment lists three Taiwanese delegates who planned to attend the pope’s funeral and their flight details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“The funeral was a week ago, so I hope so. There’s something I need to give him. Besides, I’m sure the office needs my attention. All that paperwork isn’t going to take care of itself.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Allen, 49, recalled how generous Parton was with her time whenever she gathered with him and other relatives for family reunions, celebrations, and funerals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Courts have repeatedly upheld buffer-zone protections for funerals, polling sites and other places where people deserve to be left in peace; a law addressing disruptive behavior at houses of worship is on solid constitutional ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Tedros also said he understood how important it was for people to honour their dead at funerals - but warned that right now this was dangerous.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
“Don’t you think it’s strange that you go to so many funerals, Comfort?”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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