Funeral
noun
A ceremony held after someone dies, usually involving their body been taken to a burial ground or crematorium.
After my grandfather passed away, we arranged his funeral for the next week.
Often appears as...
- arrange a funeral
- attend a funeral
adjective
Related to or used in a funeral.
The funeral director guided us through the process of planning.
Often appears as...
- funeral service
- funeral procession
noun
A ceremony held after someone dies, usually involving their body been taken to a burial ground or crematorium.
After my grandfather passed away, we arranged his funeral for the next week.
Often appears as...
- arrange a funeral
- attend a funeral
adjective
Related to or used in a funeral.
The funeral director guided us through the process of planning.
Often appears as...
- funeral service
- funeral procession
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variations
Funeral customs can differ widely across cultures, so context matters when discussing them.
In Mexico, funerals during Dia de Muertos have unique traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasion
Funerals are usually formal and somber events; casual language is often inappropriate.
Guests wore black to the funeral to honor the solemn occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Grief
A funeral is a time to express sorrow; being too cheerful can be seen as disrespectful.
Mourners shared heartfelt eulogies at the funeral.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variations
Funeral customs can differ widely across cultures, so context matters when discussing them.
In Mexico, funerals during Dia de Muertos have unique traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasion
Funerals are usually formal and somber events; casual language is often inappropriate.
Guests wore black to the funeral to honor the solemn occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Grief
A funeral is a time to express sorrow; being too cheerful can be seen as disrespectful.
Mourners shared heartfelt eulogies at the funeral.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variations
Funeral customs can differ widely across cultures, so context matters when discussing them.
In Mexico, funerals during Dia de Muertos have unique traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasion
Funerals are usually formal and somber events; casual language is often inappropriate.
Guests wore black to the funeral to honor the solemn occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Grief
A funeral is a time to express sorrow; being too cheerful can be seen as disrespectful.
Mourners shared heartfelt eulogies at the funeral.
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
And you can go to any emergency room at any hospital, and you would see lying on gurneys young black and Latino men shot and dying. And I was doing funerals, but not of the venerated matriarchs and patriarchs who'd lived a long life
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The great conspiracy...
delivering a passionate speech at Caesar's funeral days later that whipped the crowd into a frenzy of grief and anger. As a result, the liberators were forced out of Rome. The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars,
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Cacophony is the...
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Inside a Civil War Most...
first saw her present shot and killed by international peacekeepers then I saw the machete he used to murder a passing man on the street even as a funeral it felt like there was nowhere to hide
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The exceptional life of...
On the day of his funeral, his house mysteriously burned down, and the majority of his life's work, including his striking clock, was destroyed. But still, his legacy lives on.
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Tarajan Death Tourism PIPE...
one taraj and funeral lasts for several days and nights it's open to the public because to Rajan's believe a crowded funeral is proof of a life well-lived
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Preserving Corpses PIPE...
give me the same look like you want to work with dead people erricka Kaiser's uncle owns a funeral home where she worked during college there were so many ghost stories and misconceptions about the the field that and people are just too afraid to find out what it's all
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
And you can go to any emergency room at any hospital, and you would see lying on gurneys young black and Latino men shot and dying. And I was doing funerals, but not of the venerated matriarchs and patriarchs who'd lived a long life
Video examples
Family Keeps Corpse in...
funerals are the most important rituals in their culture here in terrassa beloved relatives receive their favorite dishes three times a day even after they are dead to Rajan's don't immediately bury the body of a family member they
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Corpse Family PIPE National...
funerals are the most important rituals in their culture here in terrassa beloved relatives receive their favorite dishes three times a day even after they are dead to Rajan's don't immediately bury the body of a family member they
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The great conspiracy...
delivering a passionate speech at Caesar's funeral days later that whipped the crowd into a frenzy of grief and anger. As a result, the liberators were forced out of Rome. The ensuing power vacuum led to a series of civil wars,
Video examples
Cacophony is the...
conclusion that innovative ideas are best fostered outside of conventional thinking now I grew up in Ghana in the capital of a cry and I remember the magic of music was everywhere funerals churches wakes you couldn't escape it
Video examples
Coffin Maker PIPE National...
coffin celebrates the life of a loved one I think I need more work for customers sometimes that's for something new then it can't be rushed think about the design the people here believe a funeral is the culmination of
Video examples
Inside a Civil War Most...
first saw her present shot and killed by international peacekeepers then I saw the machete he used to murder a passing man on the street even as a funeral it felt like there was nowhere to hide
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The exceptional life of...
On the day of his funeral, his house mysteriously burned down, and the majority of his life's work, including his striking clock, was destroyed. But still, his legacy lives on.
Video examples
Tarajan Death Tourism PIPE...
one taraj and funeral lasts for several days and nights it's open to the public because to Rajan's believe a crowded funeral is proof of a life well-lived
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Quote examples
Xavier Rudd
Australian Musician
When people connect to my work, it makes me feel great. A lot of that stuff is really deep, and when I play something and people feel what I feel, and use it in important situations in their lives, like at weddings or funerals, that's so powerful. It means I can connect with them on an important level.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didn't even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.
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Jill Scott
American Musician
At my aunt's funeral, I promised myself that I wouldn't be bound by the belief that I'm supposed to stay in anything - whether it's a relationship, a job, a house, or a circumstance - if it makes me miserable. She gave me the courage to find my own happiness.
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Steve Southerland
American Politician
If you love helping people, and you love trying to bring comfort and peace to their life at a very, very difficult time, you're going to have to look pretty hard to find a profession that gives you more opportunities than the funeral business.
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Tamara Tunie
American Actress
I grew up in a funeral home, born and raised, and everyone was always like, 'Well, what was that like?' and I was like, 'It was normal', because it's all I knew.
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Peter Hedges
American Novelist
I grew up going to funerals and visiting people in nursing homes. I'm not as afraid of dealing with the dying as maybe some other people may be.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience, you will find your definition of success.
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Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours.
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Paul Samuelson
American Economist
Funeral by funeral, theory advances.
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Funerals should celebrate a life.
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Xavier Rudd
Australian Musician
When people connect to my work, it makes me feel great. A lot of that stuff is really deep, and when I play something and people feel what I feel, and use it in important situations in their lives, like at weddings or funerals, that's so powerful. It means I can connect with them on an important level.
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didn't even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.
Quote examples
Jill Scott
American Musician
At my aunt's funeral, I promised myself that I wouldn't be bound by the belief that I'm supposed to stay in anything - whether it's a relationship, a job, a house, or a circumstance - if it makes me miserable. She gave me the courage to find my own happiness.
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Steve Southerland
American Politician
If you love helping people, and you love trying to bring comfort and peace to their life at a very, very difficult time, you're going to have to look pretty hard to find a profession that gives you more opportunities than the funeral business.
Quote examples
Tamara Tunie
American Actress
I grew up in a funeral home, born and raised, and everyone was always like, 'Well, what was that like?' and I was like, 'It was normal', because it's all I knew.
Quote examples
Peter Hedges
American Novelist
I grew up going to funerals and visiting people in nursing homes. I'm not as afraid of dealing with the dying as maybe some other people may be.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience, you will find your definition of success.
Quote examples
Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours.
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Paul Samuelson
American Economist
Funeral by funeral, theory advances.
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Funerals should celebrate a life.
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