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funeral

[fyoo-ner-uhl] / ˈfyu nər əl /


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The policies are designed to provide their family with a lump sum of money after they die to cover things ranging from funeral expenses to outstanding debts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

After Kennedy’s assassination, Whittaker was a pallbearer at the funeral in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Durham Police and Durham County Council will work with a local undertaker to perform a funeral later this month, with the child to be buried in Bishop Auckland cemetery.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Paine College, this huge chapel, we had daddy’s funeral down there,” the younger Bennett said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But on the other, I did not want to attend Aunt Kitty’s funeral.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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