funerary

adjective

fu·ner·ary ˈfyü-nə-ˌrer-ē

: of, used for, or associated with burial

a pharaoh's funerary chamber

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Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials. —

Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 As a tribute, a funerary display and a box of his favorite drink, Sprecher Root Beer, were laid on his desk in the council chambers. —

Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 In addition to the funerary object, officials recovered bronze vessels used for banquets, and eight ancient urns decorated with art and inscriptions. —

Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 The Yale Peabody Museum has flagged human remains and eight funerary objects in its collection for repatriation to Native American tribes of the Wabanaki Nations in Maine. —

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