Meanings
nounpauper's funeral (plural paupers' funerals)
plural paupers' funerals
- A funeral paid for by the state when the estate or the relatives of the deceased person cannot provide sufficient funds to cover the cost.
Synonyms: public health funeral
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA funeral paid for by the state when the estate or the relatives of the deceased person cannot provide sufficient funds to cover the cost.
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