funeral rites

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Some families of victims returned to Wang Fuk Court on Monday to begin traditional funeral rites, which are expected to continue.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Maharashtra state declared a day of mourning and his coffin was given a military salute as it was taken away for the funeral rites.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

People wept as the body of Ma Lianqiang’s wife, covered with a carpet, was carried away on what looked like a metal bed frame after Muslim funeral rites held outdoors.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Yoon departed hours after wrapping up several days of funeral rites for his father, who died on Tuesday at age 92.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

Cleopatra returned to her palace to make the necessary preparations tor the funeral rites.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby