obsequy (Meaning)

Wordnet

obsequy (n)

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

Webster

obsequy (n.)

The last duty or service to a person, rendered after his death; hence, a rite or ceremony pertaining to burial; -- now used only in the plural.

Obsequiousness.

obsequy Sentence Examples

  1. The mournful cortege embarked on the last journey of the deceased, their obsequy a solemn affair.
  2. The town gathered in silence for the public obsequy, honoring a fallen hero.
  3. The family chose a private obsequy, seeking solace and comfort in their grief.
  4. The obsequy was conducted with traditional rituals, paying homage to the departed soul.
  5. Despite the sadness, the obsequy was a poignant celebration of a life well-lived.
  6. The officiant delivered a moving eulogy, capturing the essence of the deceased during the obsequy.
  7. The mourners dressed in somber attire, their presence at the obsequy a testament to their love and respect.
  8. The funeral procession made its way to the cemetery, the obsequy drawing to a close.
  9. The mourners offered flowers and heartfelt prayers at the graveside, their obsequy a farewell to their dear departed.
  10. In the years that followed, the family remembered the obsequy as a time of both sorrow and celebration.

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The mournful cortege embarked on the last journey of the deceased, their obsequy a solemn affair.

The town gathered in silence for the public obsequy, honoring a fallen hero.

The family chose a private obsequy, seeking solace and comfort in their grief.

The obsequy was conducted with traditional rituals, paying homage to the departed soul.