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Funeral

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Funeral customs can differ widely across cultures, so context matters when discussing them. SlideIn Mexico, funerals during Dia de Muertos have unique traditions.
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Formal OccasionPlay
Funerals are usually formal and somber events; casual language is often inappropriate. SlideGuests wore black to the funeral to honor the solemn occasion.
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Expression of GriefPlay
A funeral is a time to express sorrow; being too cheerful can be seen as disrespectful. SlideMourners shared heartfelt eulogies at the funeral.