last rites

Example Sentences

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Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Even if you know something about Kennedy’s lifelong health problems, their extent and seriousness are shocking: He was given last rites twice before his last last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Father Frank O’Grady, the priest who performed Beau Biden’s last rites and now works at Ireland’s Knock Shrine, met with the Bidens during their visit to the pilgrimage site.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

“We’re going to miss you, Mr. Pignati,” Lorraine said, as though she was giving last rites.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel