Funeralize
/ˈfjuː.nər.ə.laɪz/noun
To conduct funeral rites for or treat as a funeral subject.
Did you know?Unlike “funeral,” which comes through Latin and Old French, “funeralize” is a later English formation created by adding the verb-forming suffix “-ize.”
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
funus
“A funeral, burial ceremony, or the rites accompanying death; its deeper origin is uncertain.”
Classical Latin
Latin
funerarius
“Relating to a funeral or burial.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
funeralis
“Funeral or pertaining to funerals.”
14th Century
Old French
funeral
“Funeral or burial ceremony; the source of English “funeral.””
16th Century
English
funeral
“A ceremony marking the burial or cremation of a dead person.”
19th Century
English
funeralize
“To form a verb from “funeral,” meaning to perform funeral rites or make something funeral-like.”