funeral rites
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She recalls caring for a friend's bedridden mother, only to be barred from the funeral rites after her death.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the funeral rites for Iran’s president and seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
From BBC • May 21, 2024
A musalla is an open prayer area for Muslims, usually used for funeral rites.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024
People wept as the body of Ma Lianqiang’s wife, covered with a carpet, was carried away on what looked like a metal bed frame after Muslim funeral rites held outdoors.
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Two priests on bicycles also arrived to bless the mortal remains of Pedro Garcia and oversee the funeral rites.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
