Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hold-a-funeral

phrase

/hoʊld ə ˈfjʊnərəl/

Definition

To conduct a formal ceremony honoring a deceased person.

Examples

They decided to hold a funeral for their grandmother next week.
It is important to hold a funeral to celebrate the life of the departed.
After the passing of their friend, they immediately began to hold a funeral arrangement.

Meaning

The act of organizing and carrying out a funeral service to commemorate someone who has passed away, often involving rituals and gatherings of family and friends.