FUNERALS Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

funerals

noun

plural of funeral

as in obsequies

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Recent Examples of funerals Since then, the 65-year-old has only made public appearances at family events, including his parents' funerals and, most recently, the funeral of Britain's Duchess of Kent, Katharine, in September. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025

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burials

Noun

The burial ground was likely Protestant due to a complete absence of devotional items, such as crosses and medals characteristic of Catholic burials.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
For instance, the earliest burials from the 25th Dynasty were of individual burials (mummies 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) with men and women often separated, although the authors caution against reading too much into that evidence.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026