Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The village came together to perform the age-old keening ritual, a poignant tribute to their departed elders.

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The ancient ritual involved keening to honor the spirits of the ancestors.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.