funeral rites
Example Sentences
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I wondered if ambiguity had been outlawed along with the funeral rites of Antíkona’s warrior brother Polynices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
It's also really important to remember that mourning and funeral rites are clearly not just about celebrating the lives of those that have died.
From BBC ● May 26, 2024
The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The dead were given proper funeral rites at the campfire.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
