What is another word for Epicedial?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪsˈɛdɪəl] (IPA) 
Epicedial is a rare word used to describe something associated with a funeral or burial procession, especially a funeral poem or song. Synonyms for this word include elegiac, mournful, dirge-like, funerary, somber, solemn, and lamentable. These words describe the tone and mood commonly associated with the mourning and remembrance of the deceased. They are often used interchangeably with epicedial to convey the solemnity and gravity of the occasion, and to evoke feelings of reflection and sadness. Synonyms for epicedial are helpful for expanding one's vocabulary and for adding variety and nuance to the language used to describe funerary rites.
