Funeral(n.) The solemn rites used in the disposition of a dead human body, whether such disposition be by interment, burning, or otherwise; esp., the ceremony or solemnization of interment; obsequies; burial; -- formerly used in the plural.
Funeral(n.) The procession attending the burial of the dead; the show and accompaniments of an interment.
Funeral(n.) A funeral sermon; -- usually in the plural.
Funeral(n.) Per. taining to a funeral; used at the interment of the dead; as, funeral rites, honors, or ceremonies.
Funerate(v. t.) To bury with funeral rites.
Funeration(n.) The act of burying with funeral rites.
Funereal(a.) Suiting a funeral; pertaining to burial; solemn. Hence: Dark; dismal; mournful.
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