funeral

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A stepmother or stepfather may promise their spouse the world while both parties are living, but have a change of heart the day after their spouse’s funeral.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I'm letting him go proudly. I accept it sincerely, even though it is not what I had hoped as a parent," Zulmi's father Iskandarudin told reporters after the funeral.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"We have prepared all the rights and entitlements that must be given to the fallen soldiers. Among these is compensation from the United Nations," Agus said after attending Zulmi’s funeral.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Jasmine Beverley's son, Sunny Beverley-Conlin, was stillborn in May 2022 and his funeral was arranged by Robert Bush, of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I scrambled to my feet, hung my pajamas on a peg, pulled on my visitation dress, and slipped on my funeral shoes.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles