funeral rites

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She recalls caring for a friend's bedridden mother, only to be barred from the funeral rites after her death.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

It's also really important to remember that mourning and funeral rites are clearly not just about celebrating the lives of those that have died.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Yoon departed hours after wrapping up several days of funeral rites for his father, who died on Tuesday at age 92.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

"In India, only a son can perform funeral rites for his father."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins