memorial service en · NOUN
Meanings
-
A ceremony to honor a deceased person; a funeral.
They had a very moving, emotional memorial service for the two popular teen-aged girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.
-
An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.
When Grandpa died, instead of a traditional funeral, he wanted a memorial service where people were free to share their memories and socialize.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| memorial services | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
Translations (4)
sv minnesceremoni (informal service) · sv minneshögtid (informal service) · fi muistotilaisuus (informal service) · hu megemlékezés (informal service)