Funeral for My Aunt
passed away
Verb
died
passed away
I've got some bad news, your aunt passed away last night.
pay one's respects
Phrase
to honor someone after their death usually by going to the person's funeral
pay their respects
The funeral is at 1pm on Sunday. There will be a short service and time for everyone to pay their respects.
visitation
Noun
a time to see the dead person before the funeral
visitation
The formal visitation is on Saturday from 2-4pm. Do you think you'll come for a last goodbye then?
cremate
Verb
to burn a dead body
cremate
Your aunt requested that we cremate her. She didn't want to be buried in the ground.
pallbearer
Noun
person who carries a casket at a funeral
pallbearer
So we won't need any pallbearers. No casket is going to the cemetery.
eulogy
Noun
a speech honouring a dead person
eulogies
We do need eulogies. Could you pleeeeaaaasssse write something special about your aunt.
funeral home
Noun
an establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation and services are held
funeral home
I'll meet you at the funeral home at noon. Oh don't worry! We're just finalizing plans with the funeral director.
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