Committal Service (Noun)
Meaning
Service committing a body to the grave; "the committal service will be held next Monday".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The committal service will be held next Monday at the local cemetery.
- After the funeral, the family will attend a private committal service at the gravesite.
- The committal service was a somber affair, with only close friends and family in attendance.
- A brief committal service will be held at the crematorium prior to the scattering of ashes.
- The pastor will lead the committal service, which will include a final blessing and farewell.