funeral Definition
- 1a ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually including the person's burial or cremation
- 2the business of undertaking funerals
Using funeral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "funeral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The funeral will be held next week.
Example
He works in the funeral industry.
Example
She was too upset to attend her father's funeral.
funeral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for funeral
- burial
- interment
- entombment
- committal
- last rites
Phrases with funeral
a procession of vehicles or people accompanying a hearse, especially at a funeral
Example
The funeral procession made its way through the streets of the city.
Example
The funeral director helped the family plan the service.
a business that provides services for the dead and their families, such as funeral services and cremation
Example
The funeral home was located on the outskirts of town.
Origins of funeral
from Latin 'funus', meaning 'death' or 'funeral rites'
Summary: funeral in Brief
A 'funeral' [ˈfjuːnərəl] is a ceremony or service held after a person's death, often including burial or cremation. It can also refer to the business of undertaking funerals. Examples include 'The funeral will be held next week.' and 'He works in the funeral industry.' Other phrases include 'funeral procession,' 'funeral director,' and 'funeral home.'
