funeral
funerali
foo-neh-RAH-leh
Italian funerals are typically Catholic. After the church ceremony, a communal meal (pranzo funebre) is often held at the family home. The gathering of family is seen as a crucial part of grief and closure.
Il funerale si è tenuto nella chiesa del paese.
The funeral was held in the village church.
Dopo il funerale, la famiglia si riunisce a casa per il pranzo.
After the funeral, the family gathers at home for lunch.