Keening

The sound of keening pierced the silence of the night, a heartbreaking lament for the deceased.

Her keening wails echoed through the funeral hall, filled with sorrow.

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 collective keening of the crowd created an atmosphere of deep sorrow and grief.