Pronunciation

/ˈfjuːnərəl/

Definitions

• Noun: A ceremony or service held to honor a deceased person, typically involving their burial or cremation. It often includes prayers, eulogies, and tributes from family and friends.

Example sentences:

• The family is planning a solemn funeral to celebrate the life of their late mother.
• A large crowd gathered for the state funeral of the former president.
• Flowers were laid out in abundance at the funeral home.

Phrases

• Funeral procession: The ordered line of vehicles or people accompanying the coffin to the burial site or crematorium.
• Funeral service: The religious or secular ceremony conducted by a priest, minister, or celebrant in memory of the deceased.
• Funeral rites: The traditional or cultural customs performed during a funeral ceremony.

Example Sentences

• The funeral procession wound its way through the town streets.
• At the funeral service, close friends shared heartfelt memories of the dearly departed.
• In some cultures, elaborate funeral rites can last for several days.

Synonyms

• Memorial service
• Burial
• Wake
• Mourning ceremony
• Internment
• Celebration of life
• Obsequies (formal)