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OBSEQUES MER [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Religious Sects - Various
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
CONT

A funeral at sea is a time-honored tradition offering a dignified and simple alternative to a conventional funeral ... Services may take many forms – from an unattended scattering of cremains, to elaborate ceremonies including guests and clergy of choice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Cultes divers
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
CONT

Les cendres de 15 anciens marins ainsi que celles d’une femme de marin ont été préparées pour leurs obsèques maritimes.

OBS

obsèques en mer; obsèques maritimes; funérailles en mer; funérailles maritimes : termes inusités au singulier.

Spanish

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