OBSEQUY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

obsequy

noun

ˈäb-sə-kwē

Definition of obsequy

as in burial

usually obsequies plural the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place the murder victim's father was the chief mourner at the obsequies

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After news broke of Diana’s death in August 1997, at the age of 36, Sarah and her sister Jane traveled to Paris with Prince Charles to bring Diana’s body home to England for burial, per AP News.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Graham's burial Wednesday near his home in Pickens County was planned as a private ceremony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of burial

Noun

Just over one week later, as the families continue to grieve and finalize the teens’ funeral plans, their thoughts and prayers are being sent to their friend in the hospital still fighting for his life.

— Eric Adler July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
In his pocket, McCarthy carried the prayer card from his brother’s funeral.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of funeral

Noun

Eaton wildfire survivors’ anger about Southern California Edison’s burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
According to Purina, a common quirky habit many dog owners notice is food-burying.

— Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025

Definition of burying

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