last rites

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

A postmortem examination has been carried out at a hospital and the bodies have been handed over to the family for last rites, senior police officer Prashant Kumar said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

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

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel