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... > social science subjects > sociology > aging and the life course > death and dying > death in culture > death rituals and ceremonies > state funerals
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state funerals  

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  • A state funeral is a public event held in honor of a figure of national significance—most commonly heads of state. There is no legal requirement for a funeral, as burial or cremation can be arranged without any service or congregation, but the continuing popularity of the ceremony is testament to its efficacy as a ritual focus. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; Funerals, State]

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