Phrase guide

memorial service

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ceremony to honor a deceased person; a funeral.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They had a very moving, emotional memorial service for the two popular teen-aged girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • When Grandpa died, instead of a traditional funeral, he wanted a memorial service where people were free to share their memories and socialize.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: muistotilaisuus — informal service
  • Hungarian: megemlékezés — informal service
  • Swedish: minnesceremoni — informal service
  • Swedish: minneshögtid — informal service