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funeral

[fyoo-ner-uhl] / ˈfyu nər əl /


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"If we don't regulate the funeral industry, if we don't look seriously at it, then there is nothing to stop this happening again," said Hardy.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Bush was the only individual charged in relation to events at the funeral home.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Legacy case has led to calls for the funeral industry to be regulated.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A crowdfunding page set up to cover funeral and memorial expenses, the search for Vazquez’s dog Coco, medical and other costs offered some heartbreaking details.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Looking back over my shoulder from the top of a hill, it seemed to me like a gigantic funeral procession.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo