Max Boot

At Mom's funeral, mourner after mourner spoke about what a wonderful teacher she was. She was certainly devoted to her students.

American Author

Olin Miller

Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam.

American Businessman

James Russell Lowell

What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral.

American Poet

Jean Paul

There is a joy in sorrow which none but a mourner can know.

German Author

Be aware that mourning customs vary widely across cultures; some may hire mourners to express collective grief.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Mourner' is often used in formal or religious contexts relating to death and funerals.

Formal Context

The word carries a heavy emotional connotation, implying a deep sense of loss and sadness.

Emotional Weight

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