Exequies

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksəkwaɪ/

Exequies (noun)

  1. A formal ceremony held for someone who has died, often with prayers or religious rites.
  2. A set of actions and words used to show respect for a person after death, especially in public.

Examples

  • The exequy took place in the morning.
  • They attended the exequy with quiet respect.