“Obsequies” is a noun that refers to funeral rites or ceremonies, specifically those associated with the burial or cremation of a deceased person. These rituals and ceremonies are conducted to honor and pay respects to the departed individual. “Obsequies” may include various religious or cultural practices, such as prayers, hymns, eulogies, and the lowering of the casket into the grave or placement into the cremation chamber.
Synonyms for “obsequies” include “funeral,” “memorial service,” “burial ceremony,” and “last rites.”
Antonyms would include words associated with celebrations or events unrelated to funerals, such as “festivity,” “gala,” and “joyous occasion.”