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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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to speak in Meitar at the funeral ceremony later on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 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

Hundreds attended the funeral ceremony in Sebastia on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2023

Hadn’t General Jackson’s arm been given a full funeral ceremony?

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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