A funeral is a ceremony or gathering that is held to honor and remember a person who has died. It is a way for family, friends, and community members to come together to pay their respects, offer condolences, and support the grieving family. Funerals often include religious or cultural rituals, prayers, eulogies, songs, and sometimes a burial or cremation of the deceased person's body. Funerals can vary in format and customs depending on cultural and religious traditions.