Funeral
/fjˈunərəl/
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Definition
(noun) A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
Sentence Examples
No musician would have thought of playing that music at the funeral.
The lady's funeral was held at the local church.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Family and friends gathered at the church to attend a somber ____ for the beloved community leader.