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US/ˈfjuː.nər.əl/
UK/ˈfjuː.nər.əl/
the ceremony held after someone dies, before they are buried or burned
In context
The whole village came to my grandfather's funeral to say goodbye.
I had to take two days off work to attend a funeral in my hometown.
In Vietnam, funeral music is often played for several days.
Words that go with funeral
verb + noun
- attend a funeralHundreds of people came to attend a funeral for the famous singer.
- go to a funeralWear dark clothes when you go to a funeral.
noun + noun
- funeral serviceThe funeral service will be held at the temple.
- funeral homeThe body was taken to a funeral home.
- state funeralThe former leader was given a state funeral.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I joined my uncle's funeral.Correct: I went to my uncle's funeral.