funerals
word · lemma: funeral
Definition
Funerals are ceremonies or gatherings held after someone dies, to honor and remember the person before burial or cremation.
Usage & Nuances
'Funerals' is formal and respectful. Common collocations include 'attend a funeral', 'plan a funeral', and 'funeral service'. Not used for non-human deaths unless metaphorical. Distinct from 'memorial' (may not involve a body).
Example Sentences
Many people attended the funerals of the victims.
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There are different traditions at funerals around the world.
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Children are not always brought to funerals.
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I always find funerals to be both sad and comforting at the same time.
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Not everyone likes to speak at funerals—some prefer just to listen and remember.
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After attending several funerals, he started thinking more about life.
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