funeral rites
Example Sentences
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She recalls caring for a friend's bedridden mother, only to be barred from the funeral rites after her death.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Maharashtra state declared a day of mourning and his coffin was given a military salute as it was taken away for the funeral rites.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
Yoon departed hours after wrapping up several days of funeral rites for his father, who died on Tuesday at age 92.
From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023
On Saturday morning, his cremated ashes arrived in the far northern province of Chiang Rai, where funeral rites will be held over the next few days.
From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 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
