funeral rites

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

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.

It's also really important to remember that mourning and funeral rites are clearly not just about celebrating the lives of those that have died.

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the funeral rites for Iran’s president and seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

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