Definition of "obsequial" [obsequial]

• Of or pertaining to obsequies or funeral ceremonies.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Setting fire to it with the body of that prince of birds, the mighty chief of the Rakshasas caused the obsequial rites of his friend to be performed according to the ordinance."
• "Atmayaji is explained as one who performs his own sraddha or obsequial rites."
• "The virtuous Bhishma then became plunged into anxiety and grief, and in consultation with Satyavati caused the obsequial rites of the deceased to be performed by learned priests and the several of the"