Thesaurus: funeral

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1. n. The solemn rites used in the disposition of a dead human body, whether such disposition be by interment, burning, or otherwise; esp., the ceremony or solemnization of interment; obsequies; burial; -- formerly used in the plural.
2. n. The procession attending the burial of the dead; the show and accompaniments of an interment.
3. n. A funeral sermon; -- usually in the plural.
4. n. Per. taining to a funeral; used at the interment of the dead; as, funeral rites, honors, or ceremonies.
5. n. a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
6. n:100 n. a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated