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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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On the journey home from the first World Cup, Eisenbeisser contracted pneumonia and a priest was called to administer the last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 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

"I want his last rites to be performed properly," he says.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Pariah kites dropped into nearby trees, to supervise the supervision of the last rites of the dead elephant.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy