rites

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The Patel family waited another month before they could cremate her remains, postponing Ashok's last rites so they could be done together.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Today, it’s as though it’s waiting for last rites.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

This year's rites, drawing Muslim worshippers from across the world, including Iran, follow waves of Iranian attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Communities practiced cremation, traditional burials, skull only depositions, and complex multi stage burial rites, sometimes within the same settlements.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

When accepted, the willing workers might or might not be thanked, and it was of no importance to the pregraduation rites.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou