funeral
noun
the ceremonies for a dead person prior to burial or cremation; obsequies.
funerals
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pluralof funeral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Courts have repeatedly upheld buffer-zone protections for funerals, polling sites and other places where people deserve to be left in peace; a law addressing disruptive behavior at houses of worship is on solid constitutional ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the judge demanded to know the postcodes where Bush had conducted funerals and explored whether jurors could be brought in by coach from outlying areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Until the early 1990s, the police kept a close eye on such funerals for fear of human sacrifices, according to the American anthropologist Janet Hoskins.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
I've been with a dead person only twice before, at my grandparents' funerals when I was eleven and twelve, and then there was dim lighting and music.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
