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Obsequies

Description

Obsequies refers to funeral rites or ceremonies, typically performed with solemnity and respect to honor and remember the deceased. It encompasses the various customs, rituals, and traditions associated with burial or cremation.

Sample Sentences

  • The obsequies for the late mayor were attended by hundreds of mourners, who gathered to pay their final respects.
  • During the obsequies, family members and close friends delivered heartfelt eulogies, reminiscing about cherished memories with the departed.
  • In some cultures, obsequies involve traditional prayers and rituals conducted by religious leaders.
  • Among the obsequies were somber hymns and musical tributes performed in honor of the deceased.

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