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committal service

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun committal service has 1 sense
  1. committal service - service committing a body to the grave; "the committal service will be held next Monday"
    --1 is a kind of
    service, religious service, divine service

Definitions from the Web

Committal Service

Description

A committal service, also known as a graveside service, is a ceremony held at the burial site after a funeral or memorial service. It is a final farewell where the deceased is laid to rest, and prayers or words of remembrance are said.

Senses

  1. Noun: The funeral ceremony held at the gravesite.

Usages

Popular Usage:

"The committal service for our beloved aunt was a touching tribute to her life."

"Attending the committal service allowed me to find closure and say my final goodbyes."

Local Usage:

"In our small town, the committal service is usually followed by a gathering at the church."

"The local tradition includes placing flowers on the grave during the committal service."

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