committal service

/kəˌmɪdl ˌsʌrvəs/
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Definitions of committal service
  1. noun
    service committing a body to the grave
    “the committal service will be held next Monday”
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    type of:
    divine service, religious service, service
    the act of public worship following prescribed rules
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