Keening

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

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

The abandoned graveyard was filled with the keening of the wind passing through the tombstones.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

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

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.