funeral synonyms

funeral

n.

  1. Rites for the dead

    burial, interment, last rites, obsequies, memorial service, burial ceremony, sepulture, entombment, mortuary rites, requiem, inhumation, cremation, funeral solemnities, funeral service.

  2. Those attending a dead body

    cortege, mourners, pall bearers, funeral procession, funeral train.

be one's funeral

harm oneself, hurt, damage; see destroy 1, ruin 2.

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