Keening

The keening cries of the bereaved could be heard at the gravesite.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The mourners' keening filled the air as they bid farewell to their beloved friend.

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

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.

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

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

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

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.