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Schucha, Caucasus: a funeral procession of men holding swords. Wood engraving, ca. 1870.

The coffin containing the remains of Mr. Peabody on display in the chapel on board of the ship "The Monarch". Wood engraving, 1869.

The body of Saint Bruno is laid out in state and surrounded by mourning Carthusian monks. Etching with engraving after E. Le Sueur.

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Jesus blesses Joseph as he dies. Engraving by C. Fantetti after C. Maratta.

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The funeral of Mrs Susannah Wesley at Bunhill Fields, the Methodist cemetery: a key to the identities of the mourners. Etching.

Various rites and cermonies for the burial of a pope, including the catafalque during the funeral and the funeral procession. Engraving by B Picart, 1724.

Christ raises the widow's son from the dead. Etching by A. Tardieu after Guilbaut.

Detail of the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth I, showing the "Gentlemen Pentioners" carrying flags and banners. Detail of an engraving by J. Basire after William Camden, 1791.

The funeral ceremony of Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1882. Wood engraving.

An infant dies, surrounded by mourners. Engraving.

On hearing the bells chime for a funeral, very late at night / W.L.

Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

Chapel and tomb of the family of the Duke of Orleans, seen from the gardens. Lithograph by I-L. Deroy, 1842, after N.J. Kellin.

Christ raises the widow's son from the dead. Engraving by J. Barlow.

Daniel Lambert was born at Leicester on the 13th March, 1770 ...

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Funeral rites and ceremonies

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On hearing the bells chime for a funeral, very late at night / W.L.

Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

Chapel and tomb of the family of the Duke of Orleans, seen from the gardens. Lithograph by I-L. Deroy, 1842, after N.J. Kellin.

Christ raises the widow's son from the dead. Engraving by J. Barlow.

Daniel Lambert was born at Leicester on the 13th March, 1770 ...

Funeral rites and ceremonies

Images about Funeral rites and ceremonies

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On hearing the bells chime for a funeral, very late at night / W.L.

Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

Chapel and tomb of the family of the Duke of Orleans, seen from the gardens. Lithograph by I-L. Deroy, 1842, after N.J. Kellin.

Christ raises the widow's son from the dead. Engraving by J. Barlow.

Daniel Lambert was born at Leicester on the 13th March, 1770 ...

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