Meaning & Definition of Funerary in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Pertaining to a funeral or the rituals associated with burial.

  Example Sentence: The funerary rites were steeped in tradition and respect for the deceased.

• Definition: Of or relating to tombs or tombstones.

  Example Sentence: Ancient funerary practices were often elaborate and reflected the beliefs of the culture.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'funerarius', from 'funus' meaning 'funeral'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• funerary customs: Traditions and practices associated with funerals in various cultures.
• funerary art: Art intended to honor or memorialize the dead, often found in mausoleums or graves.

Translations

• Spanish: funerario

• French: funéraire

• German: Bestattungs-

• Russian: похоронный

Related Words

• funeral: A ceremony for honoring and burying the dead.

• mortuary: A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

• cemetery: A place where the dead are buried.