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An epitaph (from Ancient Greek ἐπιτάφιος (epitáphios) 'a funeral oration'; from ἐπι-(epi-) 'at, over' and τάφος (táphos) 'tomb') [1] [2] is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense.
This is consistent with the meaning of the word veneration in English, that is great respect or reverence caused by the dignity, wisdom, or dedication of a person. [4] [5] [6] Although there is no generally accepted theory concerning the origins of ancestor veneration, this social phenomenon appears in some form in all human cultures documented ...
A funeral oration or epitaphios logos (Ancient Greek: ἐπιτάφιος λόγος) is a formal speech delivered on the ceremonial occasion of a funeral.Funerary customs comprise the practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from the funeral itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their honour.
Amy Lynn Carter, daughter of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, read a love letter written by her father 75 years ago during Rosalynn's tribute service in Atlanta Nov. 28.
English abbreviation Hebrew abbreviation Full phrase in Hebrew English translation When used Example For a man For a woman Z"L: ז״ל [1] זכרונו לברכה zikhrono livrakha: זכרונה לברכה zikhronah livrakha: of blessed memory; or may his/her memory be a blessing a holy or a righteous person
The remains of former US President Jimmy Carter are carried by an honor guard on departure from the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, after a State Funeral Service on January 9, 2025.
Elizabeth Francis shared her insights on how to live a long life before she died. Elizabeth Francis, a Black woman from Texas who was the oldest known living person in the U.S., has died.
George W. Bush delivers the eulogy at Ronald Reagan's state funeral, June 2004. A eulogy (from εὐλογία, eulogia, Classical Greek, eu for "well" or "true", logia for "words" or "text", together for "praise") is a speech or writing in praise of a person, especially one who recently died or retired, or as a term of endearment.