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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Multiple other studies have shown that cannibalism was relatively common among Magdalenian people, both as a funerary rite and as a form of violence.
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
First, any human remains or objects that fall within certain categories – such as sacred objects, or funerary objects – should be stored where they can be properly cared for with respect.
—Christopher Wolff, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
This specific funerary treatment appears to have been reserved for a limited number of individuals, raising questions about their status.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
First, any human remains or objects that fall within certain categories – such as sacred objects, or funerary objects – should be stored where they can be properly cared for with respect.
—Christopher Wolff, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
This specific funerary treatment appears to have been reserved for a limited number of individuals, raising questions about their status.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for funerary
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“Funerary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funerary. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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