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funeral

[fyoo-ner-uhl] / ˈfyu nər əl /


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The funeral was held on 26 May, but David said everything changed when he emailed Gwent Crematorium to arrange collection of the ashes.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

She will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok and her funeral will be held "with the highest honours according to royal tradition", it added.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Be as specific as possible when you write out your wishes or talk to your loved ones about what you want, especially as funeral planning has changed so much over the years, Zuckerman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A time-hopping eight-part series follows a woman who returns to the idyllic town of her youth for a funeral, as old connections spark anew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There was a day between before Miss Myrt’s funeral.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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