The papers are called obituaries, individually called obituary .
I believe a funeral car is called a hearse.
State Funeral held January 22, 2008
A wake is held the night before the funeral. The gathering after the funeral is simply called a reception.
A funeral fire is when you have a funeral but there is fire inside the funeral. They use it to make a sign to god.
Usually, the State have what's called a "pauper's funeral." No service, per se, just a proper burial with a small, minimal grave marker.
Funeral Director. a funeral oranizer Undertaker.
It is called a Hearse. A hearse is a funeral vehicle used to carry a coffin from a church or funeral home to a cemetery. In the funeral trade, hearses are often called funeral coaches.
Usually the body lies in state in the Capitol building. The funeral service is often in the National Cathedral.
The last 'state' funeral - was HRH Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales- in 1997.
McKinley Funeral -- In Solemn State - 1901 was released on: USA: September 1901
At a military or state funeral, it is a salute -- a mark of respect.