Meaning & use
Funerary
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Relating to, used in, or suitable for a funeral or burial.
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Archaeologists uncovered funerary urns dating back nearly three thousand years.
The temple's funerary rites followed a strict, centuries-old sequence.
A note on using this word
"Funerary" specifically describes objects and rites connected to burial practices, distinguishing it from "funereal," which more often describes a somber mood or atmosphere.
Words with a similar meaning
burialsepulchral
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