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last rites

NOUN
rites performed for death
Synonyms
WEAK
burial service exequies extreme unction funeral ceremony funeral rites funeral service last duty last honors last offices memorial service obsequies sacrament of the sick viaticum visitation of the sick

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Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The time has come to read the Phillies their last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“Prayers and the last rites were read, which gave comfort to his family,” the statement said.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

“We’re going to miss you, Mr. Pignati,” Lorraine said, as though she was giving last rites.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel