funeral
Pronunciation:
/ˈfjuːnəɹəl//ˈfjunəɹəl/noun
Definitions
A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
Example: Many mourners turned up at the local artist's funeral to pay homage.
(chiefly in the plural) A funeral sermon.
adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to a funeral.
Similar to a funeral in mood; dignified or solemn.