Keening

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.