funeral rites
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Keening, derived from the Irish word "caoineadh", meaning "to cry", is a traditional vocal lament for the dead and was once a central part of funeral rites in Ireland.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
Some families of victims returned to Wang Fuk Court on Monday to begin traditional funeral rites, which are expected to continue.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
Yoon departed hours after wrapping up several days of funeral rites for his father, who died on Tuesday at age 92.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023
When the priest is done reciting the funeral rites, Vorobiov’s wife throws her hands over his coffin and wails.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Daft Donald saw some of the bodyguards scoop some up and hide them in their pockets.The priest performed the funeral rites.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
