funeral rites
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She recalls caring for a friend's bedridden mother, only to be barred from the funeral rites after her death.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
King Tuheitia’s successor will be chosen by leaders within the Kiingitanga and may not be announced until the end of his funeral rites, which normally last for at least three days.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024
A musalla is an open prayer area for Muslims, usually used for funeral rites.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024
The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023
She hadn’t seen her father in four days because of the funeral rites.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
