graveside

graveside Definition

☆ grave·side (grāv′sīd′)

noun

the area alongside a grave

adjective

being, or taking place, beside a grave

graveside Usage Examples

Converse of object

Modifies a noun

service: They provided a very small casket, as well as a short graveside service with the priest.
ceremony: The funeral was a simple, sad graveside ceremony with just the Chaplain and the four of us.
oration: No graveside oration, only the tears in the eyes of a husband as final tribute.

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