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

Jorge Meneses, an archaeologist with Peru's Ministry of Culture, said in a statement that the discovery offers a rare opportunity to study ancient Chimú burials that have remained largely undisturbed.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
This works only when communities are partners in recognizing illness, seeking early care, contact follow-up and safe, dignified burials.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026