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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

Somehow, though, Sara Dosa’s documentary on this matter, “Time and Water,” avoids playing like a funeral in waiting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

However, the new campaign will begin with her awakening in a strange realm after her funeral which, according to PlayStation, is the start of "a new adventure".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I asked, as together we balanced the buckets and hauled the wagon across the yard to the funeral home.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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