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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Meanwhile, according to a 2023 report by the U.K.’s SunLife, 68% of funeral directors have seen a drop in the number of traditional religious funerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"She is a such a good person in our community. She'd go to everything - celebrations, funerals, she's one of those genuinely kind people - and so are her family."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
More recently, like most Israelis, I have been to dozens of funerals and shiva houses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Allen, 49, recalled how generous Parton was with her time whenever she gathered with him and other relatives for family reunions, celebrations, and funerals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Oh, Mama! I went to funerals when I was eight!”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
