cortege
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But perhaps the most poignant moment will be when the cortege passes through the streets on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
As the cortege entered the church, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau was sung and the first hymn was Cwm Rhondda.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Fans lined the streets as the funeral cortege went from the star's home in Heaton Moor in Stockport to Manchester city centre.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
Stopping for a cortege is a "tradition" amongst road users, it said, a "moment of dignity and respect for the deceased and their family".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
A catafalque carrying Harrison’s black casket led the cortege and was followed immediately by Harrison’s beloved Kentucky mare, stirrups crossed on its empty saddle.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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