funeral
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That's echoed by historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon who says Earl Spencer showed great courage at the time of Diana's funeral, but says his memoir is a "sad and unnecessary publication".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Anderson was released from Maghaberry Prison on Monday to attend his father's funeral, but absconded from his court-approved chaperone.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The attachment lists three Taiwanese delegates who planned to attend the pope’s funeral and their flight details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
All three were later photographed at the funeral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But the cars at the funeral had been limousines, not SUVs.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Allen, 49, recalled how generous Parton was with her time whenever she gathered with him and other relatives for family reunions, celebrations, and funerals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
They can prepay for funerals and give gifts, as long as they do so ahead of the look-back period.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Daniel High School, sending flowers when anyone lost a parent and showing up at funerals, where he insisted on waiting in line to greet the family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
For some grieving families, AI content provides a way to mourn their loved ones; in some cases, deepfakes featuring deceased people are used at funerals.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
My relatives at home had dinners after funerals too.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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