What is another word for held a funeral?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛld ɐ fjˈuːnəɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Held a funeral is a common phrase used to denote a commemorative or solemn ceremony to honor a deceased person. However, there are several other words or phrases which can be used instead of "held a funeral." For instance, "conducted a memorial service," or "arranged a celebration of life," denotes a positive and uplifting event, rather than a somber one. Similarly, "organized a wake" or "paid respects at a vigil" can be used to describe events following a death, without the implication of a formal funeral. Finally, you could say that "the departed was laid to rest," signifying the final act of burial or cremation.
