funeral

Example Sentences

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"Some churches refuse to hold funerals. Some towns won't put up their photos on memorial walls."

From BBC

"I couldn't imagine I would lose my daughter here. It's just a nightmare," mother Valentyna told reporters ahead of the funeral.

From Barron's

Speaking at Rabbi Schlanger's funeral, Rabbi Levi Wolff described his death as an "unspeakable loss" for the community.

From BBC

Asked on ABC NewsRadio about his absence, the prime minister said, "I would attend anything that I'm invited to. These are funerals that are taking place to farewell people's loved ones."

From BBC

Had I won the game against Charlie, my second match would have been on the day of Gary's funeral and that hasn't been lost on me.

From BBC