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

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