Thousands of mourners in Islamabad attend funeral for Pakistani cleric gunned down in broad daylight

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of mourners attended a funeral Saturday for a Pakistani Sunni Muslim cleric gunned down in broad daylight on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, police and a spokesman for the cleric’s organization said. The funeral of Masoodur Rehman Usmani was held a day after unidentified gunmen shot and killed him and wounded … Read more

‘Parasite’ Star Lee Sun-kyun’s Wife in Tears at His Funeral

The death of “Parasite” star Lee Sun-kyun is hitting his family and friends hard as they lay the South Korean actor to rest. Lee’s funeral was held Friday in Seoul, where a large congregation followed as his coffin was placed in the hearse. His wife broke down in tears during the ceremony and the procession. … Read more

Victims of Burundi rebel attack buried in mass funeral

STORY: A mass funeral was held in Burundi on Tuesday for the victims of an attack by rebels. At least 20 people were killed last Friday when gunmen raided the village of Vugizo, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to officials, those killed included 12 children, two pregnant women and a … Read more

Mama June’s Daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s Funeral, Family & Friends Attend

Those who loved Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell the most just had a chance to say goodbye to the reality star … paying respects at her Georgia funeral only days after she passed away. Members of Anna’s family — including Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird — showed up at the Williams Funeral Home … Read more

Dignitaries attend funeral of ex-Finnish President Ahtisaari, peace broker and Nobel laureate

HELSINKI — Dignitaries bid farewell to the late Martti Ahtisaari at a ceremony Friday in Finland’s capital for the former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who helped facilitate peace deals in the countries of many of the mourners. Ahtisaari died Oct. 16 at the age of 86. More than 800 dignitaries and guests, including … Read more

King Charles will not let Harry and Meghan turn his birthday into ‘funeral’

King Charles did not send any invitation to his son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle due to fears they would turn his “birthday celebration” into a “funeral.” Last week, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has declined an invitation to His Majesty’s 75th birthday party. However, they later issued … Read more

Matthew Perry Laid to Rest in Funeral, ‘Friends’ Cast in Attendance

Rest in peace, Matthew Perry. The late Friends actor was laid to rest on Friday.  ET has learned that the actor was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, not far from Warner Bros. Studios where he filmed Friends. The funeral was held Friday afternoon and was attended by his family … Read more

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ Costars Attend His Funeral in L.A.

Play video content SplashNews.com Matthew Perry was laid to rest this week — and it looks like the low-key gathering featured his old costars … who were suited and booted to honor their late, cherished comrade. The actor’s loved ones and fellow “Friends” castmates — including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and … Read more

Mass graves, unclaimed bodies and overcrowded cemeteries. The war robs Gaza of funeral rites

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — It was neither the place nor the time for a proper goodbye, said Omar Dirawi. Not here, in this dusty field strewn with dead people wrapped in blankets and zipped up in body bags. And not now, as Israeli airstrikes crashed around him for the third week, erasing more of … Read more

AP PHOTOS: Funeral processions and leveled neighborhoods in expanding Israel-Palestinian war

ByThe Associated Press October 10, 2023, 3:47 PM The wife, left, and sister of Hezbollah fighter Ali Ftouni, who was killed by Israeli shelling, mourn at his funeral procession in Kherbet Selem village, south Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. The Iran-backed group Monday night announced that three militants died following heavy Israeli shelling in border … Read more