funeral rites

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Keening, derived from the Irish word "caoineadh", meaning "to cry", is a traditional vocal lament for the dead and was once a central part of funeral rites in Ireland.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

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

A musalla is an open prayer area for Muslims, usually used for funeral rites.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 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

Daft Donald saw some of the bodyguards scoop some up and hide them in their pockets.The priest performed the funeral rites.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer