Funeral

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːnərəl/

Funeral (noun)

  1. A ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died.
  2. A procession or gathering that takes place before burying or cremating a body.

Examples

  • The funeral was a solemn occasion for everyone.
  • She attended the funeral to pay her respects.

Common collocations: attend a funeral, funeral service, funeral arrangements, funeral procession, lead the funeral

Synonyms of Funeral

Formal

Neutral

Informal