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funeral ceremony

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

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Authorities in Tehran have announced a mass funeral ceremony in the capital on Wednesday for the "martyrs" of recent days.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Pope Francis has been buried in Rome after a funeral ceremony and procession attended by hundreds of thousands of people and many heads of state.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

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

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