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funeral

[fyoo-ner-uhl] / ˈfyu nər əl /


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Traditional funeral practices in this region also involve touching the bodies of the dead; when health workers tried to block that from happening, residents only became more suspicious.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

At the funeral in Ranya, the man discovered that two of his son's cousins had recently left for Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Christopher Kirwan addressed McGovern directly, referencing when he fled Ireland and missed the chance to attend his own father's funeral, asking: "Was it really worth it, Sean?"

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He might not be making it back for his stepfather’s funeral.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Uncle Edisto always said, “The sun serves us on a funeral day. What a good omen!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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