last honors
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Thus Nazi Germany last week paid last honors to Ernst Udet, World War I ace, once best of the international aerobats, exponent of parachute troops and glider warfare.
From Time Magazine Archive
The fellows seemed to have some affection for their dead comrade, and wished to show it by putting him underground, and doing the last honors.
From The American Baron by De Mille, James
His image was carried with great solemnity to a tomb, which served the purpose of rendering him the last honors.
No further offerings or libations expect from me; these are the last honors that Cleopatra can pay your memory, for she is to be hurried away far from you.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
His benefactor told him that she was dead, and that, after all, it was suitable that he should show her the last honors.
From Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso by Schubin, Ossip
