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FUNERAL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word funeral. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word funeral. (close relations)
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burial
nounn
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

• concealing something under the ground

commemoration
nounn
noun

• a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

• a recognition of meritorious service

cremation
nounn
noun

• the incineration of a dead body

dirge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

entombment
nounn
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

interment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

memorial
nounn
noun

• a recognition of meritorious service

• a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority

• a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

mortuary
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of death

• of or relating to a funeral

noun

• a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

remembrance
nounn
noun

• the ability to recall past occurrences

• a recognition of meritorious service

requiem
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

• a Mass celebrated for the dead

wake
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

• the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

• the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

• a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

verb

• be awake, be alert, be there

• stop sleeping

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• to alert someone to something

• cause to become awake or conscious

obsequies
nounn
noun

• a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

obsequy
nounn
noun

• a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

Best Hypernyms For FUNERAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for funeral, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
ceremony observance ceremonial ritual service
Phrases (1)
ceremonial occasion

Alternatives for BURIAL

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