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Meaning of memorial service

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

memorial service

noun

Definitions

  1. A ceremony to honor a deceased person; a funeral.

    Example: They had a very moving, emotional memorial service for the two popular teen-aged girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.

  2. An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.

    Example: When Grandpa died, instead of a traditional funeral, he wanted a memorial service where people were free to share their memories and socialize.