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
It's also really important to remember that mourning and funeral rites are clearly not just about celebrating the lives of those that have died.
From BBC • May 26, 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
When the priest is done reciting the funeral rites, Vorobiov’s wife throws her hands over his coffin and wails.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 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
