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Synonyms & Similar Words
burial
interment
obsequies
commemoration
memorial
service
ceremony
rites
requiem
eulogy
tribute
observance
remembrance
last rites
farewell
mourning
wake
vigil
dirge
lament
funeral rites
funeral service
funeral procession
obituary
epitaph
condolence
bereavement
mourning ceremony
funeral oration
elegy
threnody
lamentation
condolences
Meaning of Funeral
The primary meaning of the word "funeral" refers to a ceremony or service held to honor and pay respect to a deceased person.
Definitions
- A ceremony or service held to honor and pay respect to a deceased person, typically including the burial or cremation of the body
- * The rites or ceremonies performed at the burial of a dead person
Etymology of Funeral
The word "funeral" originates from the Latin "funus," meaning "death" or "corpse," and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective
The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe ceremonies and rites associated with death and burial
Example Uses
- The family organized a funeral to celebrate the life of their beloved grandfather
- * The funeral procession made its way through the city, accompanied by mournful music and solemn faces
- * The eulogy delivered at the funeral was a heartfelt tribute to the deceased
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
birthday celebration
wedding
party
festival
gala
jubilation
celebration
anniversary
commemoration
dedication
inauguration
opening
launch
christening
baptism
bar mitzvah
graduation
homecoming