funeral
UK: ˈfjuːnərəl | US: ˈfjuːnərəl
n. a ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, typically including burial or cremation
n. (archaic) a funeral procession
adj. (rare) relating to or used at a funeral
funeral = funer<death rites> + al<relating to>
- funer: From Latin funus (death, funeral rites), later adapted into Old French funeraille.
- al: A suffix of Latin origin (-alis), indicating relation or pertaining to.
Etymology Origin:
The word "funeral" traces back to the Latin funus, which referred to burial rites or the act of carrying a corpse. Over time, it evolved through Old French funeraille into Middle English as "funeral," retaining its core association with death ceremonies. The suffix -al solidifies its role as a noun or adjective describing events or objects tied to mourning.
The funeral was held at the local church on a rainy afternoon.
She delivered a heartfelt eulogy during her grandfather's funeral.
Victorian funerals often included elaborate processions.
The funeral costs were covered by the family's savings.
He wore a black suit to the funeral as a sign of respect.