Memorial-service Definition

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A ceremony to honor a deceased person; a funeral.

They had a very moving, emotional memorial service for the two popular teen-aged girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.
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An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.

When Grandpa died, instead of a traditional funeral, he wanted a memorial service where people were free to share their memories and socialize.
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Plural:
memorial-services

Memorial-service Sentence Examples

  • She asked if I thought Martha would fly out for the funeral or memorial service.

  • People at the memorial service had contradictory stories and when Howie pressed them, no one seemed to have any real facts.

  • They're going to hold a memorial service for Byrne at the Catholic Church.

  • Her mother was to arrive the next day and stay through the memorial service on the following Wednesday.

  • Things are a little hectic around here planning for the memorial service next week.

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