funeral lament

expression of grief A lament or lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning.

A dirge (Latin: dirige, naenia) is a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. Often taking the form of a brief hymn, dirges are typically shorter and less meditative than elegies.

dirge. noun. ˈdərj. : a song or hymn of mourning. especially : one intended for funeral or memorial ceremonies.

She lamented (the fact) that she had lost her best friend. = She lamented having lost her best friend. = She lamented the loss of her best friend. “I've lost my best friend!” she lamented.

1. : to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively : mourn. … must regret the imprudence, lament the result …

Some of the Most Moving Musical Works Ever Composed Have Been Laments. The lament “O death, rock me asleep,” generally attributed to Anne Boleyn, was written shortly before her execution in 1536. Anne was the second wife of Henry VIII, 1533–36, and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.

An elegy is a poem of serious reflection, and in English literature usually a lament for the dead.

A living funeral is usually done by someone who knows that they do not have much time left to live. Whether the reason is that the person is terminally ill or is at an old age, the person knows death is near and could use it as closure. It is used to celebrate the happy times, and forgive the body for "failing".

It has the power to evoke a range of emotions, from joy and celebration to sorrow and mourning. In the context of a funeral, music can help mourners connect with the memories and emotions associated with the person who has passed away, and provide a sense of comfort and support.

At the funeral, music is one way that we let friends and family know that their normal and necessary emotions of grief, which music tends to draw forth, are welcome. Music is also a universal, unifying medium that joins mourners and speaks for them when words are inadequate.

: to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively : mourn.

: to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively : mourn.