Keening

The mournful sound of keening filled the air as the funeral procession made its way to the cemetery.

As the casket was lowered into the ground, the mourners erupted in heart-wrenching keening, expressing their sorrow.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.