Funeral
/ˈfjuːnərəl/
Definitions
A ceremony or service held to honor and mourn the death of a person, typically involving the burial or cremation of the body.
/ˈfjuːnərəl/
A ceremony for the burial or cremation of a dead person.
The funeral was a solemn occasion, filled with grief and remembrance.
💡 Simply: A funeral is like a special goodbye party for someone who has died. People get together to remember them and say farewell.
👶 For kids: When someone dies, we have a special ceremony called a funeral where we say goodbye and remember them.
More Examples
She requested a simple funeral service with no flowers.
The community came together to support the family during the funeral.
How It's Used
"The family gathered for the funeral of their beloved grandmother."
"A priest conducted the funeral service at the church."
Idioms & expressions
attend a funeral
To be present at a funeral ceremony.
"It was important for her to attend the funeral to show her support for the family."
funeral home
A place where funeral services are held and where the deceased's body is prepared for burial or cremation.
"The family arranged the funeral at the local funeral home."
From Old French *funerailles*, from Latin *funus* ('funeral, burial').
The word 'funeral' has been used since the 14th century, reflecting the importance of rituals surrounding death throughout history.
Memory tip
Think of FUN-ERAL: It's the final event (ERAL) that happens after a person's fun times (FUN) have ended.