Synonyms for

Funeral

Verb / ˈfju:nɜ:ʌl / Another word for funeral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually including the person's burial or cremation.

Synonyms & similar words

burial interment entombment inurnment wake memorial service commemoration ritual ceremony observance remembrance tribute solemnities obsequies exequies

Synonyms by register

Formal

service obsequies requiem rite

Informal

send-off wake

Literary

dirge lament

Antonyms

birth creation beginning arrival commencement inauguration

Common collocations

  • funeral service
  • funeral home
  • funeral procession
  • funeral director
  • funeral arrangements
  • funeral expenses
  • funeral pyre

Word family

noun funeral
adjective funeral

Usage note

A funeral is a ceremony connected with the burial or cremation of a dead person. It is a somber occasion, and the word carries a serious connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The funeral procession was very long.
  2. I am sad that I couldn't attend my friend's funeral.
  3. Her family planned a beautiful funeral for her.
  4. The funeral home was quiet and peaceful.
  5. The funeral director helped the family plan the service.

Quotes

  • A funeral is not a day in a lifetime, it's a lifetime in a day. -Anonymous
  • Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it. -Haruki Murakami
  • Grief is the price we pay for love. -Queen Elizabeth II

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