funeral services

Memorial ceremony arrangements

Funeral services are the rituals and professional arrangements surrounding the disposition of the dead.

The term covers both the ceremony honoring the deceased—a viewing, memorial, or religious service—and the industry that provides these: The funeral services included embalming, a casket, and burial.

A funeral home or mortuary offers funeral services to grieving families.

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life stage ceremonies

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Rite marking new life

christening · baptism · naming ceremony · baby shower · bris

emotional tone of ceremony

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Upbeat funeral alternative

wedding · birthday party · graduation ceremony · joyous occasion · jubilee

purpose of gathering

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Ritual joining two spouses

inauguration · coronation · commencement · housewarming · ribbon cutting

Family

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