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funeral rite

noun as in obsequy

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The majority of tombs presented one single drinking vessel as a grave good, in what would have been a specific funeral rite of this archaeological site.

“Exit” explored, in their words, “the concept of extinguishing themselves as an artistic entity”: a “funeral rite” for their career.

They were there to perform a Hindu funeral rite.

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The funeral rite calls for Benedict’s coffin to be carried out from the basilica and placed before the altar as the faithful recite the rosary.

An Orthodox priest blessed the site as two people sang the funeral rite.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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