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

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

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

Found in his tomb and on display are a scattering of grains, remnants of funeral rites.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

"In India, only a son can perform funeral rites for his father."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins