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obsequies
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a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died
- The village gathered at the church for the blacksmith's obsequy.
- Friends shared stories about her laughter during the obsequy.
- Rain fell softly as they carried the casket to the graveside obsequy.
- He wore a dark suit to his mentor's obsequy out of respect.
- The poem was read aloud during the obsequy to celebrate her life.
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