last rites

Example Sentences

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“Prayers and the last rites were read, which gave comfort to his family,” the statement said.

From New York Times

"Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing," he added.

From BBC

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

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

"I want his last rites to be performed properly," he says.

From BBC