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The funeral on Wednesday had all the hallmarks of what’s known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

What are y'all wearing to Twitter's homegoing service?

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2022

It’s unclear whether Takeoff’s arena-sized homegoing celebration Friday in Atlanta will be open to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2022

A few minutes earlier, the two-hour Baptist homegoing service, filled with laughter, tears, applause, music, singing and a few amens, had concluded with a procession.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021

Finally, we all gathered around the water’s edge to have a homegoing service for Daddy.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce